June 8, 2026 - Water Watch
Monday Morning Water Watch June 8th, 2026
Our System Operator, Daniel Gonzales, and Community Liaison, Chris Dennison, are informing Brazos MDWCA members that our water system has reached a critical point. They have shared the following updates and requests.
The upper tank is empty. The lower tank is currently holding water. At 7:30 AM on Friday, June 5, the lower tank measured about 12.5 feet out of a possible 15 feet, which is considered full. As of Monday morning, June 8, the level of the lower tank had dropped to 11 feet. If we do not receive moisture soon, this supply is expected to last residents two (2) to three (3) weeks at the current rate of use, factoring in weekends.
The drop in water level is the result of a “perfect storm”: two leaks that have now been repaired but went unnoticed for several days, a high number of weekend visitors, and too little groundwater for our wells to draw from. Wells #1, #1a, and #3 pump water whenever it is available and shut off automatically when water is out of reach. Well # 4 is currently not a viable option for water collection.
If you are planning a trip to the Brazos, please practice strict water conservation and keep the following in mind as much as possible:
1. Bring drinking water from home.
2. Use paper plates and utensils.
3. Flush toilets only when necessary. Brush your teeth with the “cup camping method.”
4. Shower before you come and when you arrive home.
5. Do your laundry when you arrive home.
6. Do not water outside or wash vehicles.
If you use a private well for outdoor watering, please consider reducing your use significantly or stopping altogether. We are all drawing from a very limited water supply.
Please check your email and the Brazos MDWCA website, upperbrazoswater.org, for additional water updates. As always, feel free to contact me by email at terifahswater@gmail.com or by phone at 505.301.1976. Thank you for your continued support and conservation efforts.
Respectfully submitted,
Teri Fahs
President Brazos MDWCA
Executive Order Declaration of Drought in New Mexico
State Drought Monitor
As a follow-up to our March 26, 2026, Water Conservation notice, this link will give an update for the entire state on the current status of the water situation in New Mexico. This State released drought monitor is shared with the BMDWCA with our partners at the Rural Community Assistance Corporation(RCAC) and through our neighbors in the Aguas del Norte Alliance.
A Quick Note from Teri Fahs
Water Conservation Notice
