Questions remain for Sunland Park residents after water contamination scare
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 pressing leaders in the Sunland Park and Santa Teresa area following some water issues. Residents were told…
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Troubled Water Utility’s director ‘retires’ amid state investigation into contamination
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Camino Real Regional Utility Authority met Thursday to discuss an interim executive director position after news…
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New Mexico Governor looking to establish new ‘first-of-its-kind’ water supply
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham is seeking $500 million to establish a new “first-of-its-kind” strategic water supply…
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Water advisory lifted for areas in Sunland Park & Santa Teresa, Gadsden ISD returns to normal schedule
Update: Gadsden ISD, which had temporarily transitioned some campuses to remote learning during the water issues, is now returning those schools to…
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Gadsden ISD campuses closed today due to water quality issues in Doña Ana County
SUNLAND PARK, NM (KVIA) — Gadsden ISD will hold remote classes today, December 4, due to the water quality concerns. The affected campuses…
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Water safe to use in some parts of New Mexico following quality issues
Update: Despite the confirmation from CRRUA officials that the water in most previously affected areas is now cleared, many residents showed up to…
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Sunland Park, Santa Teresa customers frustrated as elevated pH levels create ‘slimy’ water
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)– Some residents are voicing their concerns following high pH levels in the water system. Many customers said this…
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$12.6 million investment in New Mexico desalination research facility to combat drought and climate change
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Congressman Gabe Vasquez have announced a $12.6 million investment in the…
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Increasing pressures on Colorado River water in New Mexico
By THERESA DAVIS Albuquerque Journal ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Colorado River tributaries in New Mexico bring water to the alfalfa fields in the…
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New Mexico and Texas reach agreement over rights to water in Rio Grande
EL PASO, Texas — An agreement between New Mexico and Texas has been reached over the rights to water in the Rio Grande ahead of a tentative…
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