Board of Directors 2023 Election – Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Early voting for the election begins September 18.
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MRGCD Board of Directors 2023 Election

The upcoming MRGCD Election will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Three positions are up for election.

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

The delivery of irrigation water within the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) is highly dependent on the natural flow of the Rio Grande. Since the end of spring runoff in early July the natural flow of the river has dropped about 85%. In the last few days, the natural flow has dropped below the amount needed to meet the current irrigation demand….

Sept/Oct Irrigation Season Outlook

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Public Notice: Traffic Gate Installation

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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.

Board of Directors 2023 Election

The upcoming MRGCD Election will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

2023 Mill Levy Increase

The MRGCD Board of Directors approved a mill levy increase that will exclusively help pay for crucial infrastructure projects

El Agua es Vida: Irrigation Efficiency Exhibit and Workshops

The exhibit explores historical approaches to irrigation and addresses how to efficiently water different types of landscapes using drip or flood irrigation, hose watering, and rainwater harvesting. It includes hands-on experiences to demystify efficient irrigation systems.

Latest News

MRGCD Exhausts San Juan Chama Water Supply

Release issued: 08/28/2023 Albuquerque, NM – For the second time in 40 years, the Rio Grande will likely run dry in Albuquerque. High temperatures, lack of rainfall and inability to store adequate supplemental water, have contributed to the onset of a dryer-than-usual...

Important Notice to Corrales Area Water Users

Release issued: 08/17/2023 Albuquerque, NM - Water managers and fish biologists at the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District and the Bureau of Reclamation are preparing for possible river drying in the Albuquerque area and are also working to mitigate the effects on...

Important Notice to MRGCD Water Users

Important Notice to MRGCD Water Users Posted: 7.31.2023 The delivery of irrigation water within the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) is highly dependent on the natural flow of the Rio Grande. Since the end of spring runoff in early July the natural flow...

2023 Proposed Mill Levy Increase

MRGCD BOARD APPROVES 2023 MILL LEVY INCREASE TO HELP PAY FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Failing infrastructure has become the most significant challenge for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) in these water short times. The MRGCD does not have enough...