Lower Rio Grande Water Users Organization
The LRGWUO is a public entity that was given the mandate to guide the regional planning effort in the Lower Rio Grande region. The LRGWUO is an organization made up of the City of Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, Doña Ana Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association, the Town of Mesilla, the Anthony Water and Sanitation District, the Village of Hatch, New Mexico State University, and Elephant Butte Irrigation District. The Joint Powers Agreement (JPA 97-046) creating the LRGWUO was approved by Department of Finance and Administration on February 7, 1997. Each of these groups has constituents, which they represent. LRGWUO participation on the New Mexico/Texas Water Commission has broadened the region to include Texas and El Paso participation and involvement of other federal and state agencies. Such governmental agencies include the International Boundary and Water Commission – U.S. Section, Rio Grande Compact Commission, NM State Engineer, NM Conservation Commission, Texas Water Development Board, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, and others. Additionally, special interest groups include Southwest Environment Center, Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance, and the League of Woman Voters. Through this planning process and those involved, every citizen in the region has a mechanism for input to the process.
Member – Term
Debbie Lujan, Public Works Director – 3/10
Carlos Arzabal, Trustee – 3/10
Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee
The TAC is made up of engineers, City, County and Mesilla Public Works and Planning employees and others who represent various agencies with a vested interest in the transportation infrastructure of the MPO. This committee provides technical input to the Policy Committee regarding transportation projects and their potential impact within the region.
Member – Term
Debbie Lujan, Public Works Director – 3/10
Sean Lucero, Public Works Foreman/Alternate – 3/10
John Knopp, resident – 3/10