Quantifying Mogote/Romero Flows and Effects on the Conejos System

Category: Irrigation Infrastructure
Organization: Mogote-Northeastern Consolidated Ditch Company
Date Approved: March 2013
Basin Funds: $16,700
State Funds: $268,300

This project improved water administration on the Conejos River by installing automation and more accurate gauging technology on the Romero-Mogote-Northeastern system. Sixteen measuring weirs, combined with a gauging and telemetry system on major laterals, were installed to more accurately quantify flows and identify return flows. In addition, the project included the replacement of the Romero headgate with a new 12-foot automated radial gate.