New Mexico judge orders landowner to restore Pecos riverbed, remove fences or face fines

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 350

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A 4th Judicial District Court judge on Wednesday granted New Mexico prosecutors’ request and ordered a San Miguel County landowner to remove barriers and restore the Pecos riverbed within the next 10 days or face fines.

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In an emergency motion last week, the New Mexico Department of Justice alleged that Erik Briones, a Terrero resident, had set up fencing and used heavy machinery to create hazards …

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