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A newly created group composed of high-ranking state leaders and water experts said the New Mexico Legislature should anticipate more disastrous fires and floods like the state encountered this year – and find a way to make sure there’s money for hard-hit areas during those emergencies.
Western states bordering Mexico have proposed a settlement on the management of the Rio Grande, an issue that has been ongoing for years. However, the federal government is objecting.