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Release Date: 14 August, 2007 Press Release
Ute Pipeline Project Field HearingThe Ute Pipeline Field Hearing was held in Clovis on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Senator Bingaman and Senator Domenici heard testimonials from various individuals including those representing the Bureau of Reclamation, New Mexico State Engineering Office, City of Portales, and the City of Clovis. Mayor Orlando Ortega testified on behalf the City of Portales and the ENMWRA of which he serves as Vice President. Mayor Ortega informed the committee of the importance of the Ute Pipeline Project and asked for their support on a federal level. Along with Mayor Lansford of Clovis and many others, Mayor Ortega requested that the process continue to be move forward with immediate action to try and secure the funding needed for the Ute Pipeline. Estimations show that eastern New Mexico’s current water supply under today’s demand will only last another 18 years; therefore, it is imperative that a long-term solution be implemented. Read More: Briefing Points on Ute Pipeline Project
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