Rio Grande Water Dispute Between Texas and New Mexico Settled by Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a settlement resolving a 13-year legal battle between Texas and New Mexico concerning Rio Grande water rights. The agreement outlines new regulations for water distribution downstream from Elephant Butte, allocating a larger share of irrigation water to New Mexico farmers. Additionally, it mandates a reduction in groundwater pumping by New Mexico, aiming to resolve long-standing water allocation issues.