A New Mexico judge ordered a withdrawal of seven authorizations held by Intrepid Potash to divert water from the Pecos River. The company was given two options: stop pumping the water within 10 days, or present its case in court before February 28.Several groups, including the Carlsbad Irrigation District, sued Intrepid because of its claims to water rights for up to 34,315 acre feet of water (266 million bbl) per year for diversion, meaning the water could be sold to other industries( such as oil & gas).