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The Pecos River rises in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico and flows southeast through New Mexico and Texas before joining the Rio Grande. Its course extends for roughly 1,490 kilometers across arid and semiarid terrain. The river supplies irrigation water to agricultural districts, but its flow and water quality are affected by dams, heavy withdrawals, evaporation, and naturally saline conditions.
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Where does the Pecos River rise?
The Pecos River rises in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico. It then flows southeast through New Mexico and Texas before joining the Rio Grande.
How long is the Pecos River?
The Pecos River extends for roughly 1,490 kilometers. Its course crosses arid and semiarid landscapes in the southwestern United States.
Why is the Pecos River important to agriculture?
The river supplies irrigation water to farms and communities in New Mexico and Texas. Because it flows through a dry region, reservoirs, diversions, and water-rights agreements are important to its use.
Where does the Pecos River meet the Rio Grande?
The Pecos River eventually joins the Rio Grande in Texas. Its long southeastward course makes it one of the significant tributaries of the Rio Grande in the desert Southwest.
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