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Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ

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Flows in the Rio Grande at the Otowi Bridge are at 34% of the historical median for this time of year and water levels in Elephant Butte Reservoir are declining as irrigation season gets underway, according to information presented to the Interstate Stream Commission this month. Deputy State Engineer Tanya Trujillo said “significant efforts” are […]

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