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By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
More than two dozen farms in southern New Mexico have applied for a program that will pay them not to plant their fields as water managers look for new ways to stretch resources in the drought-stricken state.
It s the first phase of a multiyear pilot project being managed by the Office of the State Engineer. State Engineer John D Antonio has described the program as essential for ensuring the aquifers in the lower Rio Grande remain at sustainable levels in the future.
The Legislature approved funding for the effort last year and the state began accepting applications from farmers in the fall. The Interstate Stream Commission is now processing 27 contracts totaling more than $900,000 and covering just over 2 square miles (5 square kilometers) of farmland.
I think I will miss some aspects of the assistant state attorney s job, but overall I could not be happier, Drake said. This has been a dream of mine and a goal of mine. I am honored and humbled at the same time.
Drake said he learned Tuesday of DeSantis decision to appoint him to the judgeship from a field of five candidates. The bulk of the interview process took place in February and March.
Due to movement within the First Circuit judiciary prompted by the retirement of Goodman and the resignation of another judge, Drake actually will take on the criminal and civil docket of Judge John Simon, who is moving to Escambia County.