Who’s Sucking Up New Mexico’s Water?
As New Mexico’s drought continues, the state’s mega-dairies are guzzling water and worsening climate change. State leaders must act.
As of June 2026, a staggering 94% of New Mexico is under drought conditions. Climate change will only make matters worse, bringing higher temperatures and shrinking precious water supplies. Yet, state leaders have failed to rein in one of the biggest contributors to this crisis: the state’s mega-dairies.
