Drought, lawsuits and federal funding for New Mexico鈥檚 largest river will be some of the topics discussed at the聽鈥檚 annual governance meeting this week.
A three-member governing board representing New Mexico, Colorado and Texas, the Commission convenes in Alamosa, Colorado on Friday for an annual meeting that will include: an annual report of how water flowed between the states; the budget for the upcoming year; reports from federal agencies on issues including endangered species and dam repair; and an update in the case before U.S. Supreme Court regarding Rio Grande water.
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