In december 2004, the arizona water settlements act awsa allocated to new mexico an annual average of up to 14,000 acrefeet af of additional water from the gila basin. Albuquerque the interstate stream commission continues to move ahead on an environmental study of a proposed water diversion project on the gila river despite opposition from top new mexico politicians. Bureau of reclamation and new mexico interstate stream commission begin planning phase for the new mexico unit of the central arizona project introduction the united states department of the interior doi, bureau of. What does the nm interstate stream commissions secret model tell us. If you have trouble completing the forms located here, you may wish to consult with an attorney. Interior department has decided not to extend a deadline involving a proposal to divert part the gila river to aid rural. New mexico unit of the central arizona project phoenix.
These bmi productivity and community metric responses to hydrologic alteration will factor into the new mexico interstate stream commissions decision on. The interstate stream commission will visit sites of the proposed gila river diversion in southwest new mexico for its august meeting at a special meeting tuesday, new isc director rolf schmidtpetersen proposed canceling the regular july meeting and instead having a twoday meeting on aug. The fate of a river that flows through arizona and new mexico may be decided today when a state commission in new mexico will recommend whether or not a diversion and storage system should be built along the gila. The gila river, new mexico, shows streamflow peaks in the winterspring and summer.
In this critical year, new mexico governor michelle lujan grisham can eliminate the threat to the gila river by withdrawing the project from the arizona water settlements act process and instead spend available awsa funding on nondiversion projects to meet the water needs of communities throughout southwest new mexico. The tro bars the interstate stream commission from taking any action regarding the gila river andor arizona water settlements act and holding any meeting of the interstate stream commission or the gila subcommittee of the interstate stream commission before a hearing on the case scheduled for october 30. The interstate stream commission in 2003 completed a new mexico state water plan, which may be updated periodically. Gila county mopakigbahin sa usa ka utlanan sa coconino county, yavapai county, maricopa county, pinal county, graham county, ug navajo county ang ulohan sa nasod. New mexico interstate stream commission nm foundation.
It could be september before the interstate stream commission considers the plan again, but commissioners opted at a meeting thursday to. The governor said friday that she also had reappointed an eighth member, mark sanchez, to be the interstate stream commissions chair. Colorado river system gila river basin water planning in new mexico new mexico state water plan. Hot temperatures made gila bend a perfect rest stop for overnight stays. Commission members must come from different parts of the state, and at least one must be a tribe or.
The arizona supreme court authorizes attorneys to engage in whats called limited scope representation. Interstate 8 i8 is an interstate highway in the southwestern united states. Gila river diversion project misses out on extra funding the u. Report shows gila diversion at risk for fatal flaws. Gila river indian community ordinance gr06 page 2 of3 whereas, the amendments to title 6, traffic code, chapter 6, driving under influence of intoxicating substances and reckless driving, have complied with preadoption. Benthic macroinvertebrate productivity and community.
The new mexico interstate stream commission hold the authority to select the water projects that will move forward to the next stage of consideration. It created the first federal regulatory agency through the interstate commerce commission. Interior department has decided not to extend a deadline involving a. Governor makes new mexico stream commission appointments. On monday, new mexicos interstate stream commission voted to take advantage of federal funding and build a diversion and storage project on the upper gila river. After three failed attempts to dam and divert the gila over the past 50 years, the isc was in the process of cutting a deal with arizona for gila river water and federal funding. To view and download the gila river flow spreadsheet from the read more. Interstate 10 casa blanca road interchange tracts to the gila river calvin touchin indian community department of transportation and a portion of state route 93 rights of way tract 4 to the gila river indian community department of transportation and gila river farms and a portion of state.
Laws 1948, third special session, chapter 4 established the interstate stream commission, transferring responsibilities previously held by the state land commissioner since 1945. In this special gila river festival presentation, norm gaume, former. Like gila chub, the number of headwater chub populations has also declined demarais 1986, azgfd 2003. To improve economic development in the rural town of gila bend is seeking professional input related to potential uses for the property.
Interstate stream commission to tour gila sites by theresa davis journal staff writer. The interstate stream commission collects diversion records for irrigation ditches. Dutch salmon greater gila river wild and scenic act to protect the gila river. The excitement never seems to stop when it comes to the proposed diversion on the gila river. The new mexico cap entity entity, on july 11, 2016, chose in an open, public meeting its proposed.
Nm cap entity proposed action bureau of reclamation. Arizona water banking authority banking water now for. A notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement eis, new mexico unit of the central arizona project. Download turquoise route 10 effective july 1, 2018 map and schedule this route is funded in part by the quechan indian tribe and imperial county transportation commission and is operated by ycipta. The commission uses all of these data, along with information from other sources, to prepare annual reports on consumptive uses, irrigation acreages, and diversions in the gila river basin in new mexico, as required by the 1964 decree. Two separate gila diversion projects were on the agenda of fridays regular meeting of the new mexico interstate stream commission, and the. Please see the nm unit eis project website for additional details on the nepa process including. Interstate stream commission to tour proposed gila river. The interstate stream commission has broad powers to investigate, protect, conserve, and develop new mexicos waters including both interstate and intrastate. Safety violations interstate stream commission moves ahead with. In a move with a large potential impact on the controversial gila diversion project, the governors office announced friday that gov. The state of new mexicowith the highest level of child poverty in the nation 1 is considering spending up to a billion dollars on a system of diversions and pipelines on the gila river that will allow new mexico to purchase limited water from the state of arizona in years when the river is.
The new mexico interstate stream commission has made an unlocked excel spreadsheet model of the gila river flows available on their public website, at the request of fog. The commission voted thursday at a meeting in albuquerque to delay a scheduled vote on paying the u. In january 2020, new mexico senators tom udall and martin heinrich introduced the m. Plan calls for diverting, storing water from gila river. Plan calls for diverting, storing water from gila river water from two rivers that span parts of new mexico and arizona would be diverted and stored under a project proposed by the new mexico. At the attempted download, the initial instrument information screen for. Ang yuta sa gila county kay kabukiran sa habagatangkasadpan, apan sa amihangsidlakan nga kini mao ang kabungtoran. The new mexico interstate stream commission is meeting in silver city, new mexico, where its scheduled to deliver its recommendation.
Best places to live in gila county, arizona october, april and may are the most pleasant months in gila county, while july and august are the least comfortable months. Ten years ago the new mexico interstate stream commission came to. Interstate stream commission new mexico office of the state. November 2006 class a late night road side sighting near tonto creek. Catron, grant, and hidalgo counties, new mexico was published in the federal register on june 12, 2018. Gila river diversion plan is fatally flawed ap news. Interstate stream commission finds more funds for gila. Colorado river basin chubs recovery plan 5 headwater chub is also restricted to the gila river basin in arizona and new mexico, to mid to headwater reaches of midsized streams minckley and demarais 2000. Gila river diversion project misses out on extra funding. In addition, the county schools office remains open to the interests and concerns of gila county educators, administrators, students, parents, and constituents. Causes of interannual to decadal variability of gila river streamflow.
A separate and unequal class status exists for gila county superior court employees as compared to all other gila county employees, as evidenced by the conflict between the gila county superior. Salmon was a member of several commissions and boards throughout his life. It runs from the southern edge of mission bay at sunset cliffs boulevard in san diego, california, almost at the pacific ocean, to the junction with i10, just southeast of casa grande, arizona. Sponsors and conveners background report sponsor the background report that informed the town hall was commissioned by new mexicos interstate stream commission isc. Interstate stream commission new mexico office of the. By storing water, the water bank helps to ensure longterm water supplies for arizona and neighboring states. The newsletter of the gila resources information project. Ten years ago the new mexico interstate stream commission came to town to organize local support for a gila river diversion and storage project. All discounts are per ticket, 4 tickets maximum per players club member. Welcome to gila county animal care amp control we provide rescue and humane care to protect the health, safety and welfare of animals and people in gila county and enforce state laws that pertain to domestic animals. The construction of interstate 8 provided a quick passthrough option for travelers which hindered the towns growth.
The staff of the gila county school superintendents office is committed to providing quality customer service to the school districts as well as promoting quality education in gila county. An act to consent to the interstate compact defining the boundary between the states of arizona and california. Irrigators have time on their side in dueling gila diversions silver. In this paper, i examine three options for using the newly confirmed water rights as instream flows on the gila river and discuss how. Download the latest issue of getagrip and find out more about the little rock mine expansion, freeportmcmorans financial situation, tyrone mine layoffs and the status on the copper rule.
Arizona water settlements act nm intersate stream commission. The interstate stream commission has broad powers to investigate, protect, conserve, and develop new mexicos waters including both interstate and intrastate stream systems. Interstate stream commission arizona state library. Susana martinezs gubernatorial campaignat the same time the new mexico interstate stream commission was deciding which company would receive the lucrative planning and design contract. The game commission removed the prohibition on possession of gila trout. Interstate commission for adult offender supervision. For more information on the interstate commerce act read the fact file below or download our comprehensive worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.
The ninth member is the state engineer who under state law is the secretary of the commission. The water bank also assists with meeting the states water management objectives under the groundwater code and provides the mechanism for interstate water banking with the other lower basin states. If the new mexico interstate stream commission isc chooses a water development project 1 comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy for new mexico. The eight unsalaried members of the commission are appointed by the governor. Gila county probation department gila county probation department egrigious safety issues and working conditions globe arizona. The new mexico interstate stream commission nmisc will make these decisions in consultation with the southwest new mexico water planning board, the citizens of southwest new mexico and other interested parties. The gila river flows approximately 600 miles west across arizona, from its headwaters in. June 2000 class b possible nighttime sighting outside a home near christopher creek. In 1971 the interstate stream commission was abolished, replaced by. The new mexico interstate stream commission on monday said yes to a controversial proposal to divert water from. Download the adobe acrobat version state of new mexico. July 19911999 class b couple experiences vocalizations in bradshaw mountains and group detects odor while camping by mogollon rim december 1983 class a night time road crossing near.
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