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Texas, Plaintiff v. New Mexico
Original jurisdiction
Decided · December 14, 2020
Counsel of record
For petitioner
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For respondent
Jeffrey J. Wechsler
Montgomery & Andrews, P.A.
Case
Conference history
Distributed for 26 conferences
Amicus briefs
1 merits
(1 supporting pet./neither)
Argument & decision
Argued March 24, 1980 — (on objections to the Report of Special Master). Audio and transcript
Decided December 14, 2020. Opinion by Kavanaugh.
Proceedings
- Aug 26 2026Motions DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/28/2026.
- Jul 10 2026Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2026
- Jul 10 2026Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 filed by River Master.
- Jul 01 2025Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 filed by River Master.
- Jul 01 2025Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2025
- Oct 07 2024Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED, and the River Master is awarded a total of $9,032.48, for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 07 2024Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/30/2024.
- Jul 18 2024Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2024 filed.
- Jul 18 2024Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 filed by River Master.
- Oct 02 2023Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED, and the River Master is awarded a total of $8,796.96, for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 16 2023Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/26/2023.
- Jul 18 2023Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2023 filed.
- Jul 18 2023Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 filed by River Master.
- Oct 03 2022Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED, and the River Master is awarded a total of $8,750.64, for the period July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 24 2022Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/28/2022.
- Jul 25 2022Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2022 filed.
- Jul 25 2022Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 filed by River Master.
- Oct 04 2021Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,673.24, for the period July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 11 2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/27/2021.
- Jul 09 2021Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 filed by River Master.
- Jun 29 2021Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2021 filed.
- Dec 14 2020Motion for review of the River Master's final determination DENIED. Kavanaugh, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Roberts, C. J., and Thomas, Breyer, Sotomayor, Kagan, and Gorsuch, JJ., joined. Alito, J., filed an opinion concurring in the judgment in part and dissenting in part. Barrett, J., took no part in the consideration or decision of the case.
- Nov 23 2020Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,411.02, for the period July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Nov 04 2020River Master's Motion for fees and expenses DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/20/2020.
- Nov 02 2020Conditional motion of Texas for review of the River Master's 2020 final determination GRANTED. Justice Barrett took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion.
- Oct 07 2020Conditional motion for review of River Master's 2020 final determination DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/30/2020..
- Oct 05 2020Argued. For plaintiff: Kyle D. Hawkins, Solicitor General, Austin, Tex. For defendant: Jeffrey J. Wechsler, Santa Fe, N. M.; and Masha G. Hansford, Assistant to the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. (for United States, as amicus curiae.)
- Aug 27 2020Conditional motion for review of River Master's 2020 final determination filed by petitioner State of Texas.
- Jul 29 2020Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2020 filed.
- Jul 29 2020Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 filed by River Master.
- Jul 13 2020SET FOR ARGUMENT on Monday, October 5, 2020.
- Apr 13 2020Argument to be rescheduled for the October Term 2020.
- Apr 03 2020ORAL ARGUMENT POSTPONED.
- Mar 23 2020Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument GRANTED.
- Mar 19 2020CIRCULATED
- Feb 21 2020SET FOR ARGUMENT on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
- Feb 03 2020Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument filed.
- Jan 27 2020The motion for review of the River Master's final determination is set for oral argument in due course.
- Jan 08 2020DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/24/2020.
- Dec 23 2019Supplemental brief of State of Texas in response to the brief for the United States as amicus curiae filed.
- Dec 09 2019Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
- Oct 21 2019Conditional motion for review of River Master's 2019 final determination filed by petitioner GRANTED.
- Oct 07 2019Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $22,924.06, for the period July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Oct 02 2019Conditional motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/18/2019.
- Sep 03 2019Conditional motion for review of River Master's 2019 final determination filed by petitioner State of Texas.
- Jul 31 2019Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time granted, and the time for the State of Texas to file a motion for review of the River Master's final determination is extended to and including September 6, 2019.
- Jul 25 2019Motion for an extension of time to file a motion to review River Master's determination filed by plaintiff State of Texas.
- Jul 17 2019Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 1, 2019..
- Jul 08 2019Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2019 filed.
- Jul 01 2019Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 filed by River Master.
- Jun 03 2019The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States with respect to the motion for review of the River Master's final determination.
- Apr 26 2019Reply of petitioner State of Texas filed.
- Feb 27 2019Motion to extend the time to file reply is granted and the time is extended to and including April 26, 2019.
- Feb 22 2019Motion to extend the time to file reply in support of motion for review to April 26, 2019, submitted to The Clerk.
- Feb 15 2019Response to motion for review of River Master's Final Determination from respondent State of New Mexico filed.
- Jan 02 2019Motion for an extension of time to file response to plaintiff's motion for review of Special Master's determination filed by defendant State of New Mexico.
- Jan 02 2019Defendant's motion for an extension of time granted. The time for the State of New Mexico to file a response to plaintiff's motion for review of the River Master's September 6, 2018 final determination is extended to and including February 15, 2019.
- Dec 17 2018Motion for review of River Master's Final Determination filed by plaintiff State of Texas.
- Nov 28 2018Plaintiff's motion for an additional extension of time granted. The time for the State of Texas to file a motion for review of the River Master's September 6, 2018 final determination is extended to and including December 17, 2018.
- Nov 20 2018Motion for a further extension of time to file a motion to review Special Master's determination filed by plaintiff State of Texas.
- Nov 05 2018The motion of the River Master for fees and expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $14,242.82, for the period July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Oct 17 2018Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 2, 2018..
- Oct 10 2018Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 filed by River Master.
- Oct 09 2018Plaintiff's motion for an extension of time granted. The time for the State of Texas to file a motion for review of the River Master's September 6, 2018 final determination is extended to and including December 10, 2018.
- Oct 04 2018Motion for an extension of time to file a motion to review River Master's determination filed by plaintiff State of Texas.
- Sep 06 2018Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2018.
- Jun 28 2018Joint motion for an extension of time granted. The time for the Pecos River Master to file his Final Report for Accounting Year 2018 is extended to and including September 10, 2018.
- Jun 26 2018Joint motion for an extension of time for the Pecos River Master to file his Final Report for Accounting Year 2018.
- Oct 02 2017Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $7505.97, for the period July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 08 2017Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 filed by River Master.
- Jul 21 2017Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2017.
- Oct 03 2016Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $12,227.20, for the period July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jul 27 2016Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2016.
- Jul 14 2016Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016 filed by River Master.
- Jun 28 2016Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2016.
- Oct 05 2015Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $10,327.05 for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 26 2015Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 28, 2015.
- Aug 10 2015Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015 filed by River Master.
- Jul 07 2015Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2015.
- Oct 06 2014Motion for fees and expenses GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $8455.87 for the period July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 25 2014Letter withdrawing the Joint Motion Requesting Review of the River Master's Final Determination filed by the parties.
- Aug 13 2014Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2014.
- Jul 25 2014Joint Motion Requesting Review of the River Master's Final Determination filed by the parties.
- Jul 17 2014Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 filed by River Master.
- Jul 17 2014Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2014.
- Oct 07 2013The motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $6889.03 for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 21 2013Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 30, 2013.
- Aug 06 2013Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 filed by River Master.
- Jul 02 2013Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2013.
- Oct 01 2012The motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,88.59 for the period July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jul 18 2012Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 24, 2012.
- Jul 16 2012Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 filed by River Master.
- Jul 11 2012Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2012.
- Oct 03 2011The motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,885.82 for the period July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 10 2011Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2011.
- Jul 25 2011Motion fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 filed by River Master.
- Jun 28 2011Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2011.
- Oct 04 2010The motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $7,083.87 for the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jul 28 2010Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 27, 2010.
- Jul 13 2010Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 filed by River Master. (CL Page 162)
- Jul 07 2010Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2010.
- Oct 05 2009The Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is Granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,910.61 for the period July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 12 2009Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2009.
- Jul 28 2009Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 filed by River M (CL Page 162)
- Jul 06 2009Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2009.
- Oct 06 2008The Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,673.16 for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jul 22 2008Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 filed by the River Master.
- Jul 03 2008Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2008.
- Oct 01 2007The Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $5,995.61 for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 22 2007Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 24, 2007.
- Aug 10 2007Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 filed by River Master.
- Jul 08 2007Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2007.
- Oct 02 2006The Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded a total of $6,262.49 for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 16 2006Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 25, 2006.
- Jul 25 2006Motion for fees and expenses for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 filed by River Master.
- Jul 05 2006Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2006.
- Oct 03 2005The motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $4750.22 for the period April 1, 2005, through June 30, 2005, to be paid equally by the parties. The Chief Justice took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion.
- Jul 27 2005Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2005.
- Jul 14 2005Motion for fees and expenses for the period April 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005 filed by River Master filed by River Master.
- Jul 07 2005Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2005.
- May 31 2005Motion for fees and expenses for the period January 1, 2005 through March 31, 2005 filed by River Master. GRANTED.
- May 10 2005Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 26, 2005.
- Oct 04 2004Motion for fees and expenses for the period January 1, 2005 through March 31, 2005 filed by River Master.
- Oct 04 2004Motion for fees and expenses for the period April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 filed by River Master. GRANTED.
- Jul 14 2004Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 27, 2004.
- Jul 12 2004Motion for fees and expenses for the period April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 filed by River Master.
- Jun 30 2004Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 27, 2004.
- Jun 21 2004Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2004.
- Jun 16 2004Motion for fees and expenses for the period January 1, 2004 through March 31, 2004 filed by River Master.
- Oct 20 2003Motion for fees and expenses for the period April 1, 2003 through July 31, 2003 GRANTED.
- Oct 01 2003Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 17, 2003.
- Sep 16 2003Motion of River Master for fees and expenses for the period April 1, 2003 through July 31, 2003 filed by River Master.
- Aug 06 2003Revised River Master's Manual dated July 28, 2003 received.
- Jun 26 2003Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2003.
- Jun 16 2003Motion of River Master for fees and expenses for the period January 1, 2003 through March 31, 2003 GRANTED.
- May 27 2003Motion Distributed. June 12, 2003 (page 4)
- May 13 2003Motion of River Master for fees and expenses for the period January 1, 2003 through March 31, 2003 filed.
- Oct 07 2002ORDER: Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses is granted, and the River Master is awarded a total of $5,820.53 for the period January 1, 2002, through June 30, 2002 to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 21 2002Motion Distributed. September 30, 2002 (page 121)
- Aug 15 2002Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Jun 06 2002Agreed Request to Modify Section B.1.c(1) of the River Master's Manual approved by River Master effective June 6, 2002, filed.
- Oct 15 2001ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,970.18 for the period April 1- June 30, 2001, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Sep 19 2001Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Jul 02 2001Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2001.
- Oct 10 2000ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,885.93 for the period April 1- June 30, 2000, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Aug 28 2000Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Jun 28 2000Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 2000 filed.
- Jun 05 2000ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,439.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 2000, to be paid equally by the parties.
- May 04 2000Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Oct 12 1999ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $3,189.89 for the period April 1- June 30, 1999, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jun 21 1999Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1999 filed.
- Apr 26 1999ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,505.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 1998, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Apr 15 1999Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Aug 24 1998Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Jun 25 1998Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1998 filed
- Jun 15 1998ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,445.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 1998, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Nov 20 1997Statement for fees and expenses for July 1- Septemeber 30, 1997, filed.
- Oct 14 1997ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $4,071.59 for the period April 1- June 30, 1997, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Sep 10 1997Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Jun 30 1997Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1997 filed.
- May 19 1997ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,758.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 1997, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Apr 29 1997Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Nov 12 1996ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $1218.00 for the period July 1-September 30, 1996, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Nov 01 1996Motion of the River Master for fees and reimbursement of expenses filed.
- Oct 07 1996ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $4,752.67 for the period April 1- June 30 1996, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jun 24 1996Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1996 filed.
- Jun 03 1996ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,632.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 1996, to be paid equally by the parties.
- May 22 1996Motion of River Master for award of fees and reimbursement of expenses filed.
- May 22 1996Motion of River Master for reimbursement of fees and expenses filed.
- Feb 15 1996Statement from River Master re: fees and expenses for period October 1-December 31, 1995, filed. (nothing due from parties).
- Oct 02 1995ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $3,999.78 for the period April 1- June 30, 1995, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jun 28 1995Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1995 received.
- May 01 1995ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $2,808.0 for the period January 1- March 31, 1995, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Apr 20 1995Motion of River Master for award of fees and reimbursement of expenses filed.
- Feb 06 1995Statement of River Master re: fees and expenses for October 1- December 31, 1994 received.
- Nov 14 1994Motion of River Master for award of fees and reimbursement of expenses paid.
- Nov 14 1994ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $972.00 for the period July 1- September 30, 1994, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Oct 03 1994ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $5,403.75 for the period April 1- June 30, 1994, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jun 27 1994Pecos River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1994 received.
- Jun 13 1994ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $836.00 for the period January 1- March 31, 1994, to be paid equally by the parties.
- May 05 1994Motion of River Master for award of fees and reimbursement of expenses filed.
- Feb 22 1994ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $444.60 for the period October 1- December 31, 1994, to be paid equally by the parties.
- May 24 1993ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $370.29 for the period January 1- March 31, 1993, to be paid equally by the parties.
- May 17 1993Motion of River Master for award of fees and expenses filed.
- Feb 22 1993ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $7,318.93 for the period Oct 1-Dec 31, 1992, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jan 26 1993Motion of the River Master for award of compensation and fees files
- Dec 31 1992Modification determination of the River Master filed (see cover letter dated 12-29-92)
- Nov 16 1992ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $8,082.13 for the period July 1- September 30, 1992, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Nov 05 1992Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses filed.
- Oct 19 1992ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $14,388.53 for the period April 1- June 28, 1992, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Sep 28 1992Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses filed.
- Jun 02 1992Final Report for Accounting Year 1991 by the River Master filed.
- Jun 01 1992ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is GRANTED and the River Master is awarded $4208.44 for the period January 1- March 31, 1992, to be paid equally by the parties.
- May 12 1992Motion for approval of fees and expenses by the River Master filed.
- Feb 24 1992ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $7,644.00 for the period October 1- December 31, 1992, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jan 27 1992Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses filed.
- Oct 15 1991ORDER: Amendment to the March 28, 1988 order appointing the River Master: It is ordered that Neil S. Grigg be and he hereby is appointed River Master of the Pecos River for the purpose of performing the duties set forth in the Amended Decree of March 28, 1988. It is further ordered that the River Master shall have the power and authority to subpoena information or data, compiled in reasonable or usable form, which he deems necessary or desirable for the proper and efficient performance of his duties. It is further ordered that the RIver Master is allowed his necessary expenses including the cost of competent legal advice deemed by him to be necessary to carry out his duties, as well as reasonable fees for his services, statements for which shall be submitted quarterly to the Court for its approval. Upon Court approval, such statements will be paid by the States of New Mexico and Texas. It is further ordered that if the position of River Master becomes vacant during a recess of the Court, the Chief Justice shall have the authority to make a new designation which shall have the same effect as if originally made by the Court.
- Oct 07 1991ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees is granted and the River Master is awarded $10,705.20 for the period April 1, 1991- June 30, 1991, to be paid equally by the parties. The Motion of New Mexico to review the River Master's final report for water year 1990 is DENIED.
- Aug 23 1991Reply of New Mexico to the response filed by Texas filed.
- Aug 12 1991Record of proceedings before the River Master received.
- Aug 08 1991Response of Texas to New Mexico's motion filed.
- Jul 29 1991Motion of River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Jul 26 1991Motion of New Mexico to review River Master's final report for 1990.
- Apr 29 1991ORDER: Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $7,732.95 for the period January 1- March 1, 1991, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Apr 16 1991Motion of the River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Feb 19 1991ORDER: The second motion of the Special Master for compensation and reimbursement of expenses is granted and the Special Master is allowed a total of $30,391.20 for the period September 1, 1989 through January 23, 1991 to be paid equally by the parties. The request of the Special Master to be discharged is granted and Monte Pasco is hereby discharged with the thanks of the Court.
- Jan 24 1991Second motion of the Special Master for compensation and reimbursement of expenses filed.
- Jan 22 1991The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $4,451.32 for the period of October 1- December 31, 1990, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jan 10 1991Motion of the River Master for compensation and reimbursement of expenses filed.
- Dec 10 1990The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $2,638.52 for the period July 1- September 30, 1990, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Nov 19 1990Motion of the River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Oct 01 1990The Final Report of the River Master for Accounting Year 1990 is adopted. The motion for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $5,063.44 for the period April 1-June 30, 1990, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jul 18 1990Motion of the River Master for fees and expenses filed.
- Jul 06 1990River Master's Final Report for Accounting Year 1990 filed.
- Apr 23 1990The motion of the River Master for approval of fees is granted and the River Master is awarded $1215.00 for the period between January 1-March 31, 1990.
- Apr 12 1990Motion of River Master for approval of fees for period of January 1-March 21, 1990, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Feb 26 1990The Joint Motion for Entry of Stipulated Judgement is GRANTED.
- Feb 07 1990Joint motion of stipulated judgement filed.
- Jan 22 1990The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master awarded $3761.73 for the period of July 1- December 31, 1989, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jan 16 1990Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses received.
- Jan 07 1990Modification determination and grounds for such determination dated December 26, 1990 was received January 2, 1991.
- Oct 30 1989The motion of the Special Master for allowance of interim fees and disbursements is granted and the Special Master is awarded $55,936.76 to be paid equally by the parties.
- Oct 05 1989Allowances of interim fees and disbursements by Special Master filed.
- Oct 02 1989The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $4313.43 for the period April 1-June 30, 1989 to be equally paid by the parties.
- Aug 07 1989Status Report by the Special Master received.
- Jul 03 1989The Final Report of the Pecos River Master for accounting year 1989 is received and order filed.
- Jun 20 1989Final Report of the River Master received.
- May 01 1989The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $7,168.53 for the period January 1- March 31, 1989, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Apr 12 1989Request of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses for the period January 1-March 31, 1989.
- Feb 21 1989The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $5,154.74 for the period July 1-December 31, 1998., to be paid equally by the parties.
- Jan 10 1989Motion of River Master for approval of fees and expenses filed.
- Oct 31 1988The motion for allowance of fees and disbursements on behalf of the late Charles J. Meyers, Special Master is granted and the allocation for total services and disbursements set forth in the motion is approved. The amount is to be paid equally by the parties. Stevens, J., OUT.
- Oct 28 1988OATH OF SPECIAL MASTER RECEIVED
- Oct 18 1988It is ordered that D. Monte Pascoe, Esquire, of Denver, Colorado, be appointed Special Master in the place of Charles J. Meyers, deceased. The Special Master shall have authority to fix the time and conditions for the filling of additional pleadings and to direct subsequent proceedings, and with authority to summon witnesses, issue subpoenas, and take such evidence as may be introduced and such as he may deem it necessary to call for. The Special Master is directed to submit such reports as he may deem appropriate. The compensation paid to his report, and all other proper expenses, including travel expenses, shall be charged against and be bourne by the parties in such proportion as the Court may hereafter direct.
- Oct 12 1988Motion for allowance of fees and disbursements for the late Special Master filed.
- Oct 12 1988Memorandum respecting status of case at the time of death of the Special Master filed.
- Oct 03 1988The motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses is granted and the River Master is awarded $14,085.35 for the period of March 28-June 30, 1988, to be paid equally by the parties.
- Sep 12 1988Letter from River Master respecting oral presentation by state and other parties presented to Justice White and by him referred to the Court filed.
- Aug 04 1988Response to the application (A88-166) filed by Texas.
- Jul 23 1988New Mexico's motion to stay adoption of Pecos River Master's final report filed.
- Jul 23 1988Application (A-88-116) for a stay of adoption of River Master's Final Report pending Special Master's determination of stateline departure 84-86, submitted to White, J.
- Jul 23 1988Application (A-88-116) DENIED by White, J.
- Jul 12 1988Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses filed.
- Apr 07 1988Oath of River Master received.
- Mar 28 1988Motion of New Mexico for leave to file a reply brief is GRANTED. New Mexico's exceptions to the Report of the Special Master are overruled. The Report of the Special Master is approved and amended decree entered. United States dismissed from this proceeding without prejudice. Court retains jurisdiction of this suit. Opinion per curiam. Neil S. Grigg, of Fort Collins, Colorado, appointed River Master of the Pecos River. Justice Stevens took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
- Mar 21 1988The motion of the Special Master for allowance of interim fees and disbursements is granted. Dissenting opinion by Blackmun, J. Justice Stevens, OUT.
- Mar 11 1988Motion of New Mexico to file reply brief to Texas' reply.
- Mar 02 1988Reply by Texas to Exceptions to the Report of Special Master filed.
- Feb 08 1988Nomination for appointment of River Master pursuant to opinion of this Court on June 8, 1987, filed.
- Jan 29 1988Waiver of Texas to Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master filed.
- Jan 27 1988Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master filed by New Mexico.
- Jan 20 1988Order extending time to file exceptions and brief in support of exceptions to the Report of the Special Master until January 26, 1988. This extension applies to all parties. No additional request for an extension of time will be entertained by the Clerk.
- Jan 11 1988Motion for allowance of interim fees and disbursement filed.
- Dec 07 1987The Report of the Special Master is received and order filed. Exceptions to the Report, with supporting briefs, may be filed by the parties within 45 days. Replies thereto, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 30 days.
- Nov 30 1987Report of the Special Master received.
- Jun 08 1987On Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master. Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master sustained in part and overruled in part. Decree entered. The case is remanded to the Special Master. The Court retains jurisdiction of this suit for the purpose of order, direction, or modification of the decree, or any supplementary decree, that may at any time be deemed proper in relation to the subject matter controversy. Opinion by Justice White; Justice Stevens took no part in the conversation of this case.
- Apr 29 1987ARGUED.
- Mar 02 1987The motion of City of Alamogordo, New Mexico, et al., for leave to participate in oral argument as amici curiae, for divided argument, and for additional time for oral argument is DENIED.
- Feb 23 1987The Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master are set for oral argument in due course.
- Jan 20 1987Reply by Texas filed.
- Jan 20 1987Brief, amici curiae, of Red Bluff Water Power Control District in support of Recommendations of the Special Master filed.
- Jan 14 1987Order extending time to file 60 printed copies of Texas' reply to New Mexico's Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master until January 13, 1987.
- Dec 20 1986Exception of New Mexico to the Report of the Special Master and Brief in support filed.
- Dec 18 1986Brief, amici curiae of The Incorporated Munincipalities of Alamogordo, Artesia, et al., in support of New Mexico filed.
- Dec 18 1986Exception of State of Texas to Report of the Special Master and Brief in support filed.
- Nov 06 1986Order extending time to file the Exceptions and supporting brief to Report of Special Master granted for all parties to and including December 19, 1986.
- Oct 06 1986The Report of the Special Master is received and ordered filed. Exceptions to the Report, with supporting briefs, may be filed by the parties within 45 days. Replies thereto, if any, may be mailed within 30 days. The motion of the Special Master for award and interim fee allowance is granted. Scalia, J., OUT.
- Jul 29 1986Report of the Special Master received.
- Feb 24 1986The motion of the Special Master for allowance of interim fees and disbursements is granted and a total of $34,213.09 is allowed. Chief Justice Burger, with whom Blackmun and Renquist, J.J., join, dissenting.
- Dec 20 1985Motion of the Special Master for interim fees and disbursements filed.
- Jul 30 1984Oath of the Special Master received.
- Jul 02 1984The Honorable Jean Sala Breitensten, whose long and invaluable service to the Court in this case is deeply appreciated, has requested that he be relieved of his duties as Special Master, and the Court having granted that request, it is necessary that a Special Master be appointed to conclude this case. It is therefore ordered that Charles J. Meyer of Denver, Colorado, be appointed to Special Master in this case with authority to fix the pleadings and to direct subsequent proceedings, and with authority to summon witnesses, issue subpoenas, and take such evidence as may be introduced and such as he may deem it necessary to call for. The Master is directed to submit such reports as he may deem appropriate. The compensation of the Special Master, the allowances to him, the compensation paid to his legal, technical, stenographic, and clerical assistants, the cost of printing his report, and all other proper expenses shall be charged against and borne by the parties in such proportion as the Court may hereafter direct.
- Jun 22 1984STRICKEN from above conference.
- Jun 11 1984The motion of New Mexico to remand the case to the Special Master is denied. The Exception of New Mexico to the Report of the Special Master is overruled. The Report and Recommendation of the Special Master is approved.
- May 14 1984Reply by Texas to Excpetions of the Special Master filed by New Mexico filed. (D)
- Apr 12 1984Exceptions filed to the Report of the Special Master by New Mexico, of, in the alternative, motion to remand filed.
- Mar 09 1984Waiver of the United States of right to file Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master filed.
- Feb 27 1984The Report of the Special Master is received and order filed. Excpetions to the Report, with supporting briefs, may be filed by the parties within 45 days. Replies thereto, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 30 days. The request of the Special Master to be discharged is granted and it is ordered that Honorable Jean Sala Breitenstein is discharged as the Special Master in this case.
- Feb 06 1984Report and Recommendation of Special Master received.
- Jun 17 1983Sustained in part. Overruled in part. Returned to the Special Mastser for determination of the unresolved issues framed in his Pre-Trial Order, in a manner consistent with this opinion.
- Mar 30 1983ARGUED.
- Mar 28 1983Record filed. (6 filed)
- Feb 15 1983CIRCULATED.
- Jan 24 1983The Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master are set for oral argument in due course.
- Jan 08 1983Texas' reply to the Exceptions of the United States and New Mexico are filed.
- Jan 05 1983Reply brief of the State of New Mexico to Texas' and the U.S.' exceptions and briefs in support of exceptions to the Report and Recommendations of the Special Master filed.
- Jan 05 1983Statement of receipts and disbursements by Special Master received.
- Dec 03 1982Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master filed by the United States.
- Dec 03 1982Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master filed by the State of Texas.
- Dec 01 1982Exceptions to the Report of the Special Master by New Mexico filed.
- Oct 18 1982The report of the Special Master is received and ordered filed. Exceptions to the Report, with supporting briefs, may be filed by the parties within 45 days. Replies to such Exceptions, with supporting briefs, may be filed within 30.
- Sep 28 1982Report of the Special Master received.
- Nov 30 1981The order of November 11, 1975 is amended to add the word LEGAL to the second sentence of the second paragraph to the order appointing the Special Master. (see order).
- Jun 30 1980Rehearing DENIED.
- Jun 03 1980Petition for rehearing filed.
- May 19 1980Upon consideration of the Report filed October 15, 1979, by Senior Judge Jean S. Breitenstein, Special Master, and the Exceptions thereto, and on consideration of briefs and oral arguments thereon, it is ADJUDGED, ordered, and decreed, that all Exceptions are overruled, the Report is in all respects confirmed, and the ruling of the Special Master on the "1946 condition" as that term appears in Artx. 11 (g) and 111 (a) of the Pecos River Compact is approved. (Per Curiam Opinion). Dissenting opinion by Stevens, J.
- Mar 24 1980ARGUED. (on objections to the Report of Special Master)
- Feb 29 1980CIRCULATED.
- Feb 19 1980The motion of New Mexico to strike the response of the United States is DENIED. The alternative request to file a reply is GRANTED. The Objections to the Report of the Special Master on the obligations of New Mexico to Texas under the Pecos River Compact are set for oral argument in due course.
- Feb 09 1980Motion of New Mexico to strike response of United States filed.
- Feb 02 1980Memorandum for the United States filed. (D)
- Dec 31 1979Texas' reply to New Mexico's objections to the Master's Report filed.
- Nov 30 1979Objections of the State of Texas to the Report of the Special Master filed.
- Nov 29 1979Objections of New Mexico to Report of the Special Master filed.
- Oct 15 1979The Report of the Special Master on Obligation of New Mexico to Texas under the Pecos River Compact is received and ordered filed. Exceptions, if any, together with supporting briefs to the Report may be filed by the parties within 45 days. Replies, if any, with supporting briefs, to such exceptions may be filed within 30 days.
- Sep 14 1979Report of Special Master on Obligation of New Mexico to Texas Under the Pecos River Compact received.
- Oct 03 1977Report of Special Master order filed.
- Aug 29 1977Report of the Special Master on affirmative defenses of New Mexico filed.
- Jan 07 1976Report of Special Master on Motion of United States for leave to intervene as plaintiff filed.
- Nov 11 1975ORDERED that Honorable Jean Sala Breitenstein, Senior Judge for the USCA-10 be appointed to Special Master in this case. Motion of the U.S. for leave to intervene is referred to the Special Master. Douglas, J., OUT.
- Oct 28 1975Motion of U.S. for leave to intervene and motion for appointment of Special Master DISTRIBUTED. 10-31
- Oct 09 1975Response of U.S. to State of New Mexico's objection complaint in intervention filed. (D)
- Oct 02 1975Motion of U.S. for leave to intervene DISTRIBUTED.
- Sep 12 1975Response of New Mexico to motion of U.S. for leave to intervene filed.
- Aug 20 1975Motion of U.S. for leave to intervene filed.
- Jun 19 1975Answer of State of New Mexico filed.
- Apr 21 1975Motion for leave to file bill of complaint GRANTED, defendant is alloted sixty days to answer. Douglas, J. OUT.
- Apr 21 1975Motion for leave to file an bill of complaint GRANTED.
- Mar 12 1975Supplemental memorandum to the U.S. filed.
- Jan 24 1975Above report received and order filed. Motion for leave to intervene GRANTED.
- Jan 03 1975Brief of State of Texas in response to New Mexico's opposition and to memorandum of the U.S.
- Nov 18 1974Application of the State of Texas for an extension to file response to memorandum of U.S. filed and order granting same until 1-5-75. (Burger, C.J.)
- Nov 01 1974Response of the State of New Mexico to the memorandum U.S. filed.
- Oct 16 1974Response to the memorandum of U.S. requested.
- Oct 10 1974Memorandum for the U.S. filed.
- Aug 28 1974Brief in opposition of State of New Mexico filed.
- Aug 27 1974Motion for appointment of Special Master filed.
- Jun 27 1974Motion for leave to file a bill of complaint filed.
- Jan 16 1960Motion of the River Master for approval of fees and expenses received.