Water Delivery
Water Distribution Division Vision Statement:
To be recognized in the community for our transparency, integrity, and dedication to distributing water equitably and efficiently to MRGCD irrigators.
Water Supply:
The delivery of irrigation water within the MRGCD is highly dependent on the natural flow of the Rio Grande. At times, supplemental water may be available from storage to minimize the effect of low Rio Grande flow on the irrigation water supply. Click HERE for more information on current river flow and storage conditions.
Rotational Scheduling:
There are times when the water supply is insufficient to meet the needs of all irrigators. During water shortages, the MRGCD schedules irrigation deliveries on a rotational basis. Rotational scheduling is a systematic rotation of water designed for equitable distribution. In rotational scheduling, irrigation intervals depend on supply, demand, and efficiency.
Demand Scheduling:
When the available water supply meets or exceeds the irrigation demand, irrigation deliveries may be provided according to a demand scheduling system. Demand scheduling is intended to provide water users with the right amount of water at the right time to meet the crop demand. In demand scheduling, irrigation intervals depend on efficiency, crop type, soil type, and weather.
Water users have been notified of extreme water shortages and limitations to irrigation deliveries. There will be extended wait times for irrigation deliveries.
Irrigation system operators (ISOs) will provide notice of water availability as available water rotates through the system.
CONTACT YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR (ISO) TO SCHEDULE.
CLICK HERE TO FIND THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE ISO IN YOUR AREA.
SUMMARY OF THE RIO GRANDE COMPACT
WATER DISTRIBUTION POLICY
WATER SERVICE CHARGE
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...
New Mexico Water Officials Coordinate in Response to Low River Flow, Lack of Rainfall
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 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...
MRGCD signs design agreement for middle rio grande flood protection project
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2023 Proposed Mill Levy Increase
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