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Multi-agency team outlines Longhorn Estates water issues, residents prioritize infrastructure and governance
Summary
A team led by UNM and regional water partners told the Curry County Commission residents of Longhorn Estates face infrastructure and governance gaps; bacteriological, PFAS and arsenic testing came back negative and next steps include community meetings, forming a mutual domestic water association and pursuing partnership options.
A multi-agency team updated the Curry County Commission on Jan. 14 about water-system problems and community outreach at Longhorn Estates, a subdivision of roughly 74 hookups that has not had regular testing for more than four years and lacks a formal water board and certified operator.
Presenter Mr. Mondragon said the team — including the University of New Mexico’s Southwest Environmental Finance Center, the Rural Community Assistance Corporation and the U.S. Water Alliance — has been working with residents and the New Mexico Environment Department to…
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