Increased Water Rates May Shutter New Mexico Course

Albuquerque KOB TV's J.P. Murrieta reports on the likely closure of Desert Greens golf course due to a 19 percent increase in water rates. Thanks to reader Rick for what could be a story we see a lot more of in the next few years. (Then again, when you see the story and see them flooding the driving range landing area, perhaps a water usage review may be in order.)

Meng says the course paid approximately $130,000 in water bills last year.  This year he says the course is on pace to have to pay $400,000-to-$500,000.  "The business cannot afford to pay the water bill," Meng says.

Meng is expecting a $100,000 water bill this month alone.  He says the course could close as early as sometime in the next 30-to-60 days.