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El Paso Farmers Prepare for Limited Irrigation Water This Season

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Farmers in the El Paso region are preparing for a challenging irrigation season as water releases from Elephant Butte and Caballo Lake are set to begin on May 29. Due to insufficient snowpack in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico, the expected water supply is significantly lower than normal. Customers of the Elephant Butte Irrigation District will receive only 4 inches of water, marking one of the lowest releases in history, while farmers in the El Paso Water Improvement District #1 can expect 15-18 inches from June to late July. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges posed by drought conditions in the area.

Key Details: • Water releases start on May 29, 2023. • Elephant Butte Irrigation District customers to receive only 4 inches of water. • El Paso Water Improvement District #1 farmers will receive 15-18 inches. • This year's release is the second lowest on record, after 2013.

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