Articles written by Benna Sayyed Cnj Staff Writer

Benna Sayyed CNJ staff writer|May 22, 2012

MELROSE — The first phase of the Ute water pipeline is expected to begin in mid-July despite a federal lawsuit and two civil lawsuits seeking to halt the project. The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority approved a recommendation Tuesday to begin construction on the pipeline that would carry water from the Ute Reservoir in Quay County to Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority members in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Authority Chairwoman Gayla Brumfield said Tuesday the water authority has hired a Santa Fe attorney to handle l...