New Mexico town declares water emergency as drought dries wells, cuts supply to immigration detention center

Following years of drought, the wells in Estancia, N.M., are running dry. After declaring a water emergency last week, the small town in Torrance County is hauling in water to fill its pipes.

First covered Jul 1, 2026 · 2:07 PM PT · 1 article

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45d Inside Climate News A New Mexico Town Is Running Dry. An Immigration Detention Center Is Its Biggest Water Customer. — Following years of drought, the wells in Estancia, N.M., are running dry. After declaring a water emergency last week, the small town in Torrance County is…

Appeared in: 2026-07-02 (#18)

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