For desert states like New Mexico, water is a valuable resource that powers our agricultural industry, our acequia culture and our taps in our homes. As a result, deciding how to best allocate this scarce resource is a challenge due to the various stakeholders all vying for its usage.
That’s where the New Mexico Interstate Water Commission, part of the Office of the State Engineer, comes in. This organization has undertaken the task to plan and manage our water sources for the best chances and outcomes of long-term sustainability. Without its work, unfair water usage and depleted sources would be inevitable.
Andrew Erdmann and Sara Fox, both planners with the New Mexico Interstate Water Commission, join “Conversations Different” to discuss the complexities of regional water planning, how