Key eastern New Mexico water plan set to be released

CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) – A key task force in eastern New Mexico is set to unveil its plan to conserve water from a massive groundwater supply that underlies parts of New Mexico, Texas and several other states.
The Eastern New Mexico News reports the Water Policy Advisory Committee in Curry County is expected to release Tuesday its 40-year plan for water management in connection with the Ogallala aquifer. Committee chair Chris Bryant says the plan includes reducing groundwater usage by the city