What would it take to fix New Mexico's drought? santafenewmexican.com/news/local_new… via Santa Fe New Mexican

🌵Drought Update: Oct. 10, 2025 ➡️81% of NM is abnormally dry or in drought ➡️47% in Severe Drought ➡️10% in Extreme Drought Every drop counts. 💧

We can’t control rain or snow, but we can all do our part to conserve water NM is investing in: 🌱$5M to NMSU for ag conservation grants 🏡Municipal & domestic water conservation programs 💧Resources for farmers & communities Every drop saved upstream helps communities downstream

Managing the Rio Grande takes many hands working together: 🤝OSE & ISC 🤝EBID & MRGCD 🤝Bureau of Reclamation 🤝U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 🤝Sovereign Pueblos Water management must balance community needs, agriculture, ecosystems, and interstate agreements.

📺Tune in to New Mexico in Focus tonight at 7 pm on NMPBS for a conversation with the State Engineer Anderson! We’ll be talking 50-Year Water Action Plan and the future of NM’s most precious resource. Don’t miss it! 💧

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began releasing water from Abiquiu Reservoir on Nov. 30 to support Rio Grande flows. NMOSE is coordinating closely to ensure compliance with compact obligations and protect community water supplies. Read more: tinyurl.com/29b8bmtk

💧The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking comments on the LSARI Draft EIS—a major project to improve Rio Grande Compact deliveries through the Middle Rio Grande to Elephant Butte. OSE & ISC look forward to participating. 💻 Learn more: virtualpublicmeeting.com/lsari-eis

Mainstream New Mexico sat down with State Engineer Anderson to talk about the future of water in New Mexico — from conservation and modernization to the bold actions behind the 50‑Year Water Action Plan. 📖 Read the full interview: tinyurl.com/y2k77r5f

ICYMI 💧 State Engineer Liz Anderson appeared on New Mexico in Focus to discuss the 50-Year Water Action Plan and how New Mexico is preparing for the future of water. 📺 Watch here: newmexicopbs.org/productions/ne…

💧 The Office of the State Engineer has released a Request for Information as part of our modernization initiative. We're seeking qualified vendors to help shape the future of our digital infrastructure. 🔗 RFI: ose.nm.gov/ProgramSupport…

Did you know? The NM Office of the State Engineer has 7 district offices statewide to serve your local water needs. From water rights permit applications to water well driller licensing, we’re here to help. Find your district office 👉ose.nm.gov/DO/index.php