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The drought-fueled anger of southeastern New Mexico’s farmers and ranchers is boiling, and there is nowhere near enough water in the desiccated Pecos River to cool it down. Amid the worst drought on record, some in Carlsbad say they want to make what is known as a priority call on the Pecos River. Such a call would try to force the state to distribute water in a way that would allow most farmers to benefit over big industries.

Livestock grazed along the dried-out Pecos River outside of Carlsbad, N.M., this month.