MRGCD election results

The ever thoughtful Gwyneth Doland of the New Mexico Independent has the scoop on election results for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. A greater public awareness sparked an unusually large turnout where "change trumped experience" in drastically altering the boards makeup.

According to unofficial election results, Karen Dunning, an employee of the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, beat hydrologist and water broker Bill Turner, who had served since 2005. Adrian Oglesby, a water lawyer who works for the Nature Conservancy, defeated third-generation farmer and two-term director Jim Roberts. Both will represent Bernalillo County.

Derrick Lente, a lawyer, professor and water resources manager, defeated farmer Jimmy Wagner and will take his place as the director for Sandoval County. In Socorro County, Chris Sichler won an open seat against Cecilia Rosacker-McCord, Glen Duggins and Joe Lopez; all are farmers.

The MRGCD is responsible for irrigation tied to the Rio Grande river from Cochiti reservoir down through Bosque del Apache.

Check out her article as well as the MRGCD website for detailed results.