Links of Interest

If you’re interested in learning more about water issues, these may be useful:

• Smart Meters

• Leaks

• Reading your water meter

• Conservation Tips and Tricks

• Rules of Thumb on Watering

Homeowners Associations

• La Mesa Homeowners Association
• Sundance Mesa Homeowner’s Association

Documents

• HYDROGEOLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES OF THE PLACITAS AREA SANDOVAL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, Peggy S. Johnson and Andrew Campbell, August 2002, Updated January 2008 – Summary on Sandoval County website
• HYDROGEOLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES OF THE PLACITAS AREA SANDOVAL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, Peggy S. Johnson and Andrew Campbell, August 2002, Updated January 2008 – Full document on New Mexico Tech website
• PHASE I GROUND WATER ASSESSMENT FOR THE PLACITAS AREA, Armand R. Groffman, et. al, February 1997
• GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF GEOLOGICALLY COMPLEX MOUNTAIN FRONT AQUIFERS: Placitas, New Mexico, William J. LeFevre, June 1999
• UPDATE OF HYDROGEOLOGIC CONDITIONS AT THE DIAMOND TAIL SUBDIVISION, SANDOVAL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, Roger L. Peery, et. al., Published by John Shomaker & Associates, INC., August 2006
• HISTORICAL AND CURRENT WATER USE IN THE PLACITAS AREA, SANDOVAL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, Andrew Sweetman and Reid Bandeen, December 2002

Organizations:

• The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority has an excellent website, 505Outside, that provides watering advice, plant recommendations, etc.
• The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer “is charged with administering the state’s water resources. The State Engineer has power over the supervision, measurement, appropriation, and distribution of all surface and groundwater in New Mexico…”
• “The Middle Rio Grande Water Advocates‘ purpose is to advocate for a sustainable, resilient water future for the Middle Rio Grande by demanding equitable and effective water management and planning consistent with the best available science and applicable laws.” (Formerly the Middle Rio Grande Water Assembly)
• The New Mexico Environment Department stated “mission is to provide the highest quality of life throughout the state by promoting a safe, clean and productive environment.”