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October 14, 2026 at 9:00 am
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Las Cruces Main Office
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2026 stormwater capture
Recent storm activity has resulted in arroyo inflow to the Rio Grande river channel. Elephant Butte Irrigation District has developed a comprehensive monitoring system to capture stormwater into our Leasburg and Mesilla canal system for farm irrigation and aquifer replenishment.
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Celebrating our Employees at EBID

6/16/2026
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EBID Staff Participate in NMSU's Irrigation Water Management Technician Training

3/27/2026
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Meet Your EBID Team: The People Behind the Water - Marilyn Crawford, Executive Assistant

3/20/2026
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A Water Sharing Agreement for the Lower Rio Grande
Irrigation Leader, Volume 17 Issue 8
                                                 
EBID Treasurer-Manager Josh Smith joins regional water leaders to discuss the historic Lower Rio Grande settlement and its impact on farmers, water users, and the future of water management in New Mexico and Texas.                                                 
                                                 
Published September 2026                                                          
Latest news
Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado | KRWGFarming Through The Worst Drought in 1,200 Years: Threading a Needle in the Mesilla Valley
| Main Stream New MexicoConcerns grow as water levels at Elephant Butte continue to fall | KFOX 14Facing drought and low snowpack, Rio Grande states expect a 'challenging' year | Source New MexicoBottom of the Butte | KVIA ABC-7 XtraClimate change, overuse send the Middle Rio Grande into ‘dire’ situation | News From The StatesJoah Franzoy of Elephant Butte Irrigation District: Driving Modernization With Fleet Management | Irrigation LeaderJoshua Smith of Elephant Butte Irrigation District: Dealing With Drought on the Rio Grande | Irrigation LeaderFamilies Gather in New Mexico to Welcome Rio Grande Waters after Long Drought | El Paso TimesStream System Issue 107 - Lower Rio Grande Adjudication | Scheduling OrderStream System Issue 107 - Lower Rio Grande Adjudication | Notice Concerning Participation

EBID Dam and Drain Maintenance Program

EBID and the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission are working together to enhance flood protection and improve public safety throughout Doña Ana County.
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Interactive Report
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530 S. Melendres
Las Cruces, NM 88005
575-526-6671
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