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Map of the Rio Grande Basin

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The Rio Grande flows through arid parts of Colorado and New Mexico, and along the southern two-thirds of its length forms the border between Texas and Mexico. It is a primary source of fresh water for nearby communities. (Map copyright Cartesia Software)

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