Water Is Life

A debate on federal water wells being drilled in New Mexico without state permits in connection with border wall construction. Rep. Vasquez said the drilling violates state water law, dating back to the 1902 Reclamation Act arrangement giving states authority over water allocation, and takes water from local ranchers; he urged that it stop.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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