DURANGO, Colo. - The Bureau of Reclamation invites members of the press and public to a virtual meeting for negotiations with the Public Service Company of New Mexico for a carriage contract of non-project water through San Juan Lateral features of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, located near Shiprock, New Mexico. This contract for San Juan Lateral features will facilitate the use of the company’s reservoir for storage and water deliveries to the Navajo Nation and City of Gallup.
What: Public meeting to negotiate the San Juan Lateral Carriage Contract.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m.
Where: Due to COVID-19 precautions and concern for public safety, this meeting will be virtually conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Why: The contract to be negotiated will provide terms and conditions for the conveyance costs of specific project features. All negotiations are open to the public as observers and the public will have the opportunity to ask questions and offer comments pertaining to the contract during a 30-minute comment period following the negotiation session.
The proposed contract and other pertinent documents are available by contacting Brett Griffin at bgriffin@usbr.gov or 970-385-6531. For information on how to join the Teams meeting, contact Justyn Liff at jliff@usbr.gov or 970-248-0625.
