February 24, 2025 - Sairis Perez-Gomez, Stephanie Russo Baca

Event Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-socorro-community-conversation-on-water-tickets-1207732974839?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Please note that filming and photography are taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes.

This year's matanza will be a follow-up to last year's gathering in hopes of continuing to bring the community in Socorro County along the Middle Rio Grande together to talk about important water matters while enjoying a hearty meal.

Event will be located at Kelly Hall, the location of the Old Socorro Fairgrounds. Agenda and finalized list of panelists will be made available as soon as possible.

Panelists

• Hydrology of the San Acacia Reach- NMBGMR and NM Tech
• The Future of Farming in the Valley- MRGCD
• The Rio Grande Compact - Utton Center and TBD-ISC/OSE
• Lower San Acacia Reach Improvements Project - USBPast Events

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