Streamflow and Water-quality Trends of the Rio Chama and Rio Grande, Northern and Central New Mexico, Water Years 1985 to 2002 (original) (raw)

This report examines streamflow and water-quality trends in the Rio Chama and Rio Grande for water years 1985 to 2002, emphasizing the impacts of a significant drought period and reservoir storage agreements in northern and central New Mexico. Findings indicate that while the overall precipitation and streamflow during this period were higher than historical averages, a downward trend was observed leading up to 2002 due to drought conditions. Water quality assessments revealed stable concentrations of major chemical constituents and minimal anthropogenic impacts, with variations observed across different seasonal periods.