Economic Impact Of The Conversion Of Water From Irrigation To Municipal And Industrial Use In The Rio Grande Basin Of New Mexico

Author

Edwin A. Lewis

Publication Date

1974

Abstract

Water is in short supply in New Mexico. Nearly all the surface water supplies have been appropriated, and only limited fresh ground­water supplies exist. Most of New Mexico's existing water supply is used for irrigation; thus, the increasing urban and industrial water demands resulting from population growth will have to be met by the retirement of irrigation water rights.

Degree Name

Economics

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Department of Economics

First Committee Member (Chair)

Shaul Ben-David

Second Committee Member

william Schulze

Third Committee Member

Paul Jonas

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Lewis, Edwin A.. "Economic Impact Of The Conversion Of Water From Irrigation To Municipal And Industrial Use In The Rio Grande Basin Of New Mexico." (1974). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/econ_etds/149