Board Election Information
New MRGCD Board Member Sworn-In
Colin T. Baugh was sworn in on Monday, February 12, 2024. Judge J. Miles Hanisee, NM Court of Appeals, swore in Mr. Baugh and administered the oath of office.
Mr. Baugh is a North Valley Albuquerque native. “I am committed to working with the Board to improve how we manage our water while balancing rural and urban interests, for today and for future generations. I believe in the strength of our community, and as a Mayordomo, I am dedicated to fostering partnerships that empower all irrigators to actively participate in implementing water conservation efforts,” Baugh’s statement read on his website promoting his run for the board.
Contact Information
Colin T. Baugh | Position No. 4 – Bernalillo County | Term 2024-2025
3017 Camilo Ln, Albuquerque, NM 87104 | (505) 301-4419 | cbaugh@mrgcd.us
Visit https://www.mrgcd.com/board-of-directors/ for the full contact Board of Directors List.
About the MRGCD
The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) was established in 1925. MRGCD operates, maintains and manages irrigation, drainage and river flood control in the middle valley. Serving approximately 11,000 irrigators, six pueblos and 100,000 parcels of land throughout the Middle Rio Grande, MRGCD is essential to maintaining the facilities required to upkeep the agricultural production in this area. The MRGCD owns and manages 30,000 acres of bosque, and has helped to establish Tingley Beach, the Rio Grande Nature Center, Los Lunas Bosque Open Space, Corrales Bosque Preserve, Escondido Lake State Park, among several more and all of which are open for recreational use by the public. The MRGCD also works in cooperation with other local, state, and federal agencies to protect the environment, wildlife, and endangered species.
Latest News
Spring Runoff Preparations & Warnings
MRGCD Water Officials Warn of Heavier River Flows, Fire Danger Preparations underway for increase in water, higher temperatures When temperatures increase, snow melts and the spring runoff approaches. Officials at the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District are...
April ’24 Construction Recap
A 2024 construction recap from MRGCD's engineering team at the April board meeting.
April Water Report
Click on the image to view the April 2024 Irrigation/Hydrology Update.
Notice: Corrales Pumps Repaired
Video: Unauthorized Vehicles Not Allowed on MRGCD Property
Public Meeting: Belen Watershed Flood Protection Project
March 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.
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...
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/.