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The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum board is scheduled to host a public meeting on July 18, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM MDT. This meeting will be available both in-person and virtually, providing a comprehensive update on key water management issues affecting the Upper Rio Grande region.
Meeting Details and Venue
The public is invited to attend the Doña Ana County Government Center, Commission Chambers meeting at 845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be accessible via Microsoft Teams. Interested participants can join the virtual meeting through a provided link or by phone using the conference ID: 273 915 756#.
Agenda Highlights
The agenda includes presentations from two key speakers:
- Enrique Ornelas, Assistant Area Operations Manager at the USIBWC Upper Rio Grande Field Office, will provide an update on the “Sediment Disposal Program.”
- Genevieve Allan, Planning Group Supervisor at the Water Management Division, Albuquerque Area Office, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, will discuss “Reclamations Grant Opportunities and Drought Resilience Efforts in the Rio Grande Project.”
In addition to these presentations, the forum will feature a public comment period, allowing community members to voice their concerns and suggestions. The board will also discuss potential future agenda items.
How to Participate
To join the Microsoft Teams meeting, participants can click on the meeting link and select the “Join” button. The meeting can be accessed through any internet browser if Microsoft Teams is not installed on the participant’s device. Testing connectivity in advance is recommended to ensure proper functioning of camera and microphone.
Alternatively, participants can join by phone by dialing +1 872-240-1286 and entering the phone conference ID: 273 915 756#.
Prior sign-up is required for those wishing to speak during the public comment period. Interested speakers should contact Frank Fisher at frank.fisher@ibwc.gov or call 915-494-6027 by noon on July 16, 2024.
Accessibility
The USIBWC is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Anyone requiring special accommodations is encouraged to confidentially self-identify by contacting Frank Fisher.
Contact Information
For more information about the meeting or to request accommodations, contact Frank Fisher at frank.fisher@ibwc.gov or 915-494-6027.
News Media Contacts: Frank Fisher Email: frank.fisher@ibwc.gov Phone: 915-494-6027
Mark your calendars for this important community meeting and stay informed about the significant developments in water management and sediment disposal efforts impacting the Upper Rio Grande region.