New Mexico takes a victory in water dispute
Not so fast, Texas.
The U.S. Supreme Court handed New Mexico a victory Monday morning in a Pecos River water dispute with Texas.
The court’s opinion, delivered by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, says the court-appointed Pecos river master was correct i. For access to this article please sign in or subscribe.
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New Mexico has won a U.S. Supreme Court victory over Texas in a Pecos River water case, but State Engineer John DâAntonio said an even more critical matter â before the same court, against the same opponent â still looms in the coming year.
Though clearly pleased by the courtâs 8-0 decision Monday in favor of New Mexico, DâAntonio acknowledged the second case, which pits New Mexico and Colorado against Texas, could be critical for the future of the lower Rio Grande and the farmers who live there.
âThe way I cast it this morning was that this one was sort of the appetizer,â DâAntonio said. âThe main course is coming, and thatâs the lower Rio Grande. We prevailed in the appetizer round. Letâs see how we do in the main course.â
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