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THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT OPERATES, MAINTAINS AND MANAGES IRRIGATION, DRAINAGE, AND RIVER FLOOD CONTROL IN THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, PROMOTES EFFICIENT AND RESPONSIBLE WATER MANAGEMENT, PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT, WILDLIFE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND PROVIDES MULTI-USE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY.

Latest News

El Vado Dam Update

For Release: May 14, 2024  Contact: Albuquerque Area Office Public Affairs Specialist Pacifica Casares-Chehy, pcasareschehy@usbr.gov   Construction on hold at El Vado Dam ALBUQUERQUE, NM. – During the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District regular board meeting this...

Spring Runoff Preparations & Warnings

MRGCD Water Officials Warn of Heavier River Flows, Fire Danger Preparations underway for increase in water, higher temperatures  When temperatures increase, snow melts and the spring runoff approaches. Officials at the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District are...

March 2024 Water Outlook Report

This video is a presentation of the February MRGCD water report. The presentation was made during the February board meeting by Anne Marken, who oversees MRGCD’s water operations.

MRGCD Construction Update – February 2024

This presentation was given by Alicia Lopez, MRGCD engineering and mapping manager, during the 2024 February board meeting; it highlights major construction projects throughout the District.