Albuquerque Made Itself Drought-Proof; Then Its [1930’s Era El Vado] Dam Started Leaking
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https://grist.org/drought/albuquerque-water-el-vado-dam/ <-- shared media article
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https://www.inkstain.net/2024/04/the-loss-of-el-vado-dam/ <-- April 2024 article on the loss of the El Vado Dam, reporting on the BuRec’s decision and possible ongoing consequences
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