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Rio Grande dispute frames state water rights across borders
New Mexico water chief Verhines argues for using state resources to solve the Rio Grande conflict with Texas while keeping readiness to fight if needed. Texas seeks court intervention to curb New Mexico groundwater pumping, claiming river flow to El Paso is at stake. The federal government backs intervention, contending aquifer depletion drains toward Texas. Experts warn the ruling could set a precedent for Western drought governance and affect New Mexico groundwater use for crops.
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