By BEN THEOBALD
Daily Press Staff Writer
The Artesia City Council held a special meeting Monday to discuss water conservation prior to making a possible vote today on a water ordinance for Artesia.
The council, along with two guests, discussed the industrial use of water in Artesia and potential ways and benefits of conserving water. According to Scott Verhines, president at Occam Consulting Engineers and former state engineer, a lot of communities and areas of New Mexico have been struggling with drought. … For the rest of the story, subscribe in print and on the web.
