http://nmindependent.disqus.com/enFri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:19 -0000http://www.newmexicoindependent.com.php5-2.websitetestlink.com/505/atrisco-strikes-brackish-gold#comment-2352311<p>In approx Half of the shallow coalbed methane wells drilled in the State, that water that comes with the gas is potable ( good water ).</p><p>That good water should be left on top vs the current policy of reinjecting it down disposal wells.</p>markwFri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:19 -0000http://www.newmexicoindependent.com.php5-2.websitetestlink.com/505/atrisco-strikes-brackish-gold#comment-2352312<p>Although the "discovery" of additional water in the region may come as a relief to some, it is not time that we truly rethink our greed for a non-renewable resource? Despite the fact that I work to improve access to water for many, it seems that we need to revisit the fact that our western lifestyle does not match our western limitations.</p>greenmanFri, 25 Jul 2008 16:53:59 -0000