Russell Droke, the mayordomo of Pacheco Community Ditch in Taos, is engaged in an “ongoing water allocation dispute.” It’s not with an acequia parciante or a Texan — rather, Droke is talking about ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico’s lakes and reservoirs look better than they have in a long time. Campers and tents are already lining the shores as folks get ready for the holiday weekend.

Just downstream, the channels entered the Elephant Butte Reservoir—New Mexico’s largest. Then, all of the sudden, the water started rising. First, to the scientists' calves. Then above their knees.

Just downstream, the channels entered the Elephant Butte Reservoir—New Mexico’s largest. Then, all of the sudden, the water started rising. First, to the scientists' calves. Then above their ...