He was not the first to say this area was running out of water, but he was one of the most vocal ones saying it. Back in 1972, Water Inc. was formed to study the problem and find ways to conserve the aquifer. Water levels in wells southeast of Clovis are drying up at a fairly consistent rate - as much as 2 feet per year. It will be too expensive. So far it's been all talk, but soon, in the early years of the 21st century, decisions that affect everyone have to be made before all the underground water runs dry.
More people ought to be concerned.