When the well is dry, we know the worth of water. Benjamin Franklin The past year has been the driest or second driest in most Southwestern states, including New Mexico. Although many farms and communities have started to mandate water restrictions, the Southwest still faces a threat that goes beyond a single bad year. Spurred by climate…
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Legalized Cannabis is Finally Coming to New Mexico: But What About Water?
Water is a very precious commodity in New Mexico. For example, the capital of Santa Fe gets less than 15” of rain annually, and the entire state gets less than 10” per year. Compare this to Seattle, which gets 38” of rain per year, and Mobile, Alabama which receives an average of 67” per year. And, let’s not forget the ravages…