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THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (MRGCD) IS HEADQUARTERED IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO AND OFFERS IRRIGATION, RIVER FLOOD CONTROL AND RESPONSIBLE WATER CONSERVATION SERVICES TO IRRIGATORS AND FARMERS IN THE MIDDLE AGRICULTURAL REGION OF THE STATE.

The District employs approximately 200 people, skilled in all areas of business, farming, irrigation, geology, hydrology and planning to ensure the Middle Rio Grande basin remains a viable agricultural community within the State of New Mexico.

Along with irrigation and river flood control, the MRGCD also offers ample recreational activities and opportunities.

Enjoy the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District and help us in “Keeping the Valley Green.”

Latest News

MRGCD Construction Update – February 2024

This presentation was given by Alicia Lopez, MRGCD engineering and mapping manager, during the 2024 February board meeting; it highlights major construction projects throughout the District.

2024 Irrigation Season Starts Feb 26

Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District Announces Start of 2024 Irrigation Season Water managers will begin charging the irrigation system on February 26   Albuquerque, NM – Water managers at the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District are preparing for the...

February 2024 Water Outlook Report

This video is a presentation of the February MRGCD water report. The presentation was made during the February board meeting by Anne Marken, who oversees MRGCD's water operations. It covers the water outlook, El Vado Dam/storage, Rio Grande Compact and water supply. 

MRGCD Introduces New Water Gauging Website

This is an instructional video on MRGCD’s new water gauge website – it’s user friendly and a great way for middle Rio Grande valley water users (and anyone else) to monitor flow data, upstream levels and more.

The new website can be found here: https://mrgcd.onerain.com/.

Farmers Meeting Informational Video

Beginning in November of 2023, the MRGCD board and staff began visiting counties throughout the District to meet with MRGCD farmers and irrigators. This video is a brief overview of what has been covered at those meetings.

MRGCD Announces New Service Request Process

MRGCD’s Irrigation Systems Operators (ISO) are most in tune with middle Rio Grande valley water users and their needs and expectations. Their focus is working with water users to ensure water is delivered in a timely and equitable fashion. In order to keep ISO’s...