Background and Statement From Attorney General Raul Torrez Regarding Texas V. New Mexico United States Supreme Court Decision
June 22, 2024
June 22, 2024
SANTA FE, New Mexico, June 22 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following statement on June 21, 2024:
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Background: The dispute over the Rio Grande's water allocation has persisted for years, involving New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. The Rio Grande Compact was designed to ensure equitable distribution of the river's water among these states. Recently, a Special Master approved a settlement addressing water allocation south of the Elephant Butte . . .
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Background: The dispute over the Rio Grande's water allocation has persisted for years, involving New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. The Rio Grande Compact was designed to ensure equitable distribution of the river's water among these states. Recently, a Special Master approved a settlement addressing water allocation south of the Elephant Butte . . .