'Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting”

摘要

Have the water wars begun in West Texas? New Mexico State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn has accused Texas landowners of circumventing New Mexico state laws； and of water theft.In simple terms； New Mexico has a more restrictive policy on issuance of water rights.The state has a priority system for groundwater,which favors older permits.As a result,it has been easier to obtain permits in Texas and move water into New Mexico,which is all perfectly legal.