Every decision you make shapes the future of your land, from the crops you plant to how you care for the soil. Smart water management helps protect your fields from drought and keeps the aquifer healthy for future seasons. Choosing the right balance between short-term gains and long-term sustainability ensures your farm stays productive for years to come.
Strong relationships with your neighbors can make all the difference when times get tough. When water is scarce, cooperation can help everyone make the most of what’s available. Working together to share resources, plan for challenges, and support each other builds a more resilient farming community.
The land is always changing, bringing new challenges with every season. Droughts, floods, and shifting weather patterns mean you have to stay flexible and adapt your strategies to keep your farm running. Managing water wisely can help you withstand these surprises and turn obstacles into opportunities.
Copyright 2025, New Mexico State University Board of Regents. Cozy River Valley was developed by New Mexico State University Innovative Media Research and Extension and its Learning Games Lab.
This work is supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grant project award no. 2022-51181-38332, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, with additional funding from USDA-NIFA Specialty Crop Research Initiative Coordinated Agricultural Project 2022-51181-38332.
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.
