Welcome to the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District

For nearly 100 years, The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District has worked to make the Middle Rio Grande Valley a good place for farmers to irrigate and a safe place for humans and animals to call home. 

Important Notice to MRGCD Water Users: Water Service Charge

Your MRGCD water service charge assessment will be mailed November 10. For more information on assessment and water rates, visit our assessments page. 

Belen Watershed Project

To learn more about the project, submit comment or view the engineering team’s presentation, click below.

2023 Mill Levy Increase

On Monday, May 8th, 2023, the MRGCD Board of Directors unanimously approved the mill levy increase. MRGCD Customers will first see the mill levy increase on their 2023 tax bill, which goes out in November.

El Vado Dam Update

El Vado Dam is the only reservoir MRGCD is currently authorized to store native Rio Grande water. It is currently undergoing an extensive repair operation by the Bureau of Reclamation.  Click here to watch the latest update from the Bureau at the December MRGCD board meeting.

Latest News

Reclamation to Conduct First Fill Test at El Vado Dam

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Bureau of Reclamation is set to evaluate the performance of El Vado Dam through a ‘first fill test’ over the coming months. This test will involve incrementally raising the water level in El Vado Reservoir to assess the...

MRGCD Board of Directors Amends E-Bike Resolution

During October’s MRGCD Board meeting, the board of directors voted to amend the resolution regarding the use of electric-assisted bicycles and powered micromobility devices on Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District lands and facilities. Specific to the Paseo Del...

Statement on E-Bikes in the Bosque

MRGCD Statement – E-Bikes Wednesday, September 25, 2024  The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District owns and manages 30,000 acres of bosque in Sandoval, Bernalillo, Valencia and Socorro Counties, it is committed to balancing the protection of this unique...

News Release: Rio Grande Reach to Dry in Areas of ABQ

Rio Grande River Reach to Dry in areas of Albuquerque For Immediate Release Contact: Amanda Molina, MRGCD PIO, (505)859-0175 Albuquerque, NM – Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District water managers have announced that the public should expect minimal flows in the...