Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Although recent snowfall has helped improve the snow pack, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District CEO and Chief Engineer Jason Casuga says water concerns for farmers will continue. He cited several factors that will influence this years irrigation season. The risk of rapid snowmelt could prove overwhelming to current storage systems, potentially leading to water shortages as it continues down its path in the Rio Grande. Adding, the ongoing construction of the El Vado Dam, the primary water storage facility for the district, is not expected until at least 2026. While, full storage is not anticipated until 2030. In the interim, the district must rely on other nearby dams, which do not have the capacity to store as much water.
