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Race to connect Rio Grande to Elephant Butte nears finish
Federal crews race to dig a seven mile plus 50 foot channel from the Rio Grande to Nogal Canyon to feed Elephant Butte Reservoir as drought and sediment reduce storage. State officials urge funding. 3.6 miles remain and potential state funds risk being cut if reserves fall below five percent. Bureau of Reclamation weighs faster options amid tight finances.
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Elephant Butte
Rio Grande
Elephant Butte Reservoir
New Mexico
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Area
Ken Maxey
Rio Grande Compact Commission
Texas
Bureau
Nogal Canyon
Maxey
Tom Turney
Bureau of Reclamation