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Organized in 1940, the Otero Soil and Water Conservation District is a governmental subdivision of the state of New Mexico organized under state law (Chapter 73, Article 20).

The Otero Soil and Water Conservation District promotes and facilitates effective stewardship of natural resources by providing leadership, education, technical and financial assistance to the citizens of Otero County.

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Text Box: Weed Management in a Drought Plants respond to chemical treatments differently depending on their stage of growth. Stage of growth is determined by environmental factors. If a plant is actively growing, it is taking up resources and sending them deep into the roots. This is the best time to spray plants as the chemical would travel with the other nutrients deep into the roots, effectively killing the root and thus the plant. The article below explains the effects of chemical treatment on drought stressed plants. Weed Management Considerations in a Drought

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