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New Mexico's largest reservoir falls to lowest level in 55 years

As of September 2026: Reported a 77 percent revenue drop from July to August 2026

Boat ramps at Elephant Butte Lake State Park sit buried in sediment. In late July the lake dropped to 1.4 percent of capacity, its lowest level since 1971.

Updated Sep 6

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We've never seen the release go down that low. At 3%, we still at least have a ramp... At 1.4...

from New Mexico's largest reservoir falls to lowest level in 55 years · Updated Sep 6

We're just looking at next year at this point. The optimistic people will say we'll get water next year like we always do.

from New Mexico's largest reservoir falls to lowest level in 55 years · Updated Sep 6