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Madera County residents plagued by dry wells surprised, and hopeful, that new recharge basin will help in dry times

When longtime Fairmead resident Vickie Ortiz heard the neighboring Madera Irrigation District wanted to meet with her community advocacy group, she said, “Sure, we’ll meet with anybody.” One of Fairmead and Friends’ biggest concerns is water.  Community members, including Ortiz, noticed water tables dropping in the 432-home enclave as almond orchards started popping up around […]

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