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Dry New Mexico Actually Has Lots of Water. Unfortunately, It’s Toxic — So Far.

The glut of wastewater is so massive industry execs fear it will soon throttle production in the nation's largest oil field.

Capital & Main · Jul 6

70-Foot Wastewater Geyser Reflects New Mexico’s Latest Oilfield Challenge

It’s a towering example of the contentious debate over what to do with the state’s ever-growing supply of oilfield waste.

Capital & Main · May 20