N.M. Admin. Code § 19.25.10.8
The board will develop and consider a variety of factors in reviewing and evaluating water project proposals to determine which water projects to recommend as qualifying water projects for appropriation by the state legislature. The board shall give priority to projects that have urgent needs, that have been identified for implementation of a completed regional water plan that is accepted by the interstate stream commission and that have matching contributions from federal or local sources as provided for in Section 72-4A-5 NMSA 1978. Pursuant to Section 72-4A-5.1 NMSA 1978, the board, in conformance with the state water plan and pursuant to the provisions of the Water Project Finance Act, shall prioritize the planning and financing of water projects required to implement the plan. The board shall identify opportunities to leverage federal and other funding. The board shall establish policies for prioritization of water projects.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.25.10.8