It’s no joke: Watering restrictions start in ABQ on Apr. 1

Mother nature got a little carried away with an early spring (more like summer) this year in New Mexico, but that’s no excuse to get carried away with your outdoor watering, too.

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is reminding users that watering restrictions go into effect Apr. 1 and will remain in effect until Oct. 31. Residents are not allowed to use sprinkler irrigation between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. because of potential water loss to wind and evaporation.

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