New Mexico's role in the international water agreement between the U.S. and Mexico:
America and Mexico start sharing Colorado River Waters and Grande River under bi-national agreements.
The problem and value of limited water sharing are growing water demands and reduced supply arising out of shortage and air temperatures.
Until arriving in Mexico, the Colorado River passes seven US states; 97% of its drainage is located in the USA. America is mandated by the Water Treaty in 1944 to provide Colorado River water to Mexico annually for one and a half million acres.
Two different systems govern the Rio Grande. Throughout the north-western part of the common basin, shipments to Mexico take place under a 1906 Agreement, and south-eastern shipments are set aside in the Water Agreement of 1944.
