Rio Bonito water rights case - Capitan/ Ruidoso water transfer

Location: Rio Bonito Valley (Lincoln County)

Opposing Parties:

Initiation Date: April 2009

Status: On-going

Clients/Partners: Rio Bonito Preserve

Attorneys: Bruce Frederick

Issues:

Prevent Capitan from speculative lease of water to Ruidoso, to detriment of acequia farmers in valley and surface flows of Rio Bonito.

Latest News:

08/03/2009 - Currently in settlement discussions. Lease application hearing has been stayed indefinitely.

06/19/2009 - Lease application hearing by the Villages of Ruidoso and Capitan to lease water rights from Capitan to Ruidoso is scheduled for July 28th in Roswell, NM.

05/14/2009 - Filed Motion for Clarification, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Entry of Appearance.

Case Files:

05/14/2009 - Motion for Clarification, Motion for Partial Summary Judgment