Welcome to Elephant Butte Irrigation District

Next Board Meeting

May 13, 2026 at 9:00 am
530 S. Melendres
Las Cruces Main Office
NM WRRI Agricultural Water Resilience Program
Request for Applications

Summary

This program funds projects that help New Mexico farmers and ranchers manage, save, and efficiently apply limited water resources for agricultural production. Through monitoring and water-impact assessments, NM WRRI will collect and analyze project data to quantify real-world water savings and generate applied water research that strengthens agricultural water resilience in New Mexico's arid regions.

Important Dates

Application Deadline:
Monday, June 29, 2026m 5:00 pm MDT

Informational Webinar:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm MDT

Project Period:
September 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (plus additional time for water impact monitoring)

Additional Information

Funding:
Up to $300,000 per project with $9 million total available.

Eligibility:
New Mexico public entities such as soil and water conservation districts, irrigatioin and conservancy districts, acequia associations, tribal governments, and local governments - in partnership with farmers and ranchers.

Match:
A 25% non-state / non-federal match is encouraged but not required
regional news

Re-reclaiming the West

Welcome to Elephant Butte Irrigation Districts Virtual Tour on Re-Reclaiming the West!

Visit Virtual Tour Page