Aug 31, 2026Board meeting
Water and Natural Resources Committee Minutes
The committee meeting covered a wide range of water and resource management topics. Key discussions included local water infrastructure priorities in Socorro, funding updates for water-related projects, and impacts of the Texas v. New Mexico settlement and Rio Grande Compact. The committee addressed drought management, the water demands of data centers, Middle Rio Grande bosque restoration, and the role of conservation easements in protecting agricultural lands. Additionally, updates were provided on aquifer mapping, the Water Data Act, and the Strategic Water Supply program focusing on brackish water development. Finally, the committee explored geothermal energy potential and innovative water filtration and mineral recovery technologies.