N.M. Code R. § 19.25.14.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024
Section 19.25.14.10 - IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC WATER RESERVE - PRIORITIZATION WITHIN RIVER REACH OR BASINS

Consistent with Section 72-14-3.3 NMSA 1978, for each priority river reach or ground water basin, the interstate stream commission shall establish additional prioritization in coordination with the governing bodies of each Indian nation, tribe, pueblo, board of county commissioners, municipality, special district established pursuant to Chapter 73 NMSA 1978, soil and water conservation district, water authority and water planning region within each affected river reach or ground water basin. Upon making the initial prioritization of river reach or groundwater basin, the commission shall notify the governing bodies of each such entity. Within thirty (30) days after adoption of such initial river reach or ground water basin priorities by the commission as provided in the preceding paragraph, or at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the commission that occurs at least fifteen (15) days after adoption of such priorities as provided in the preceding paragraph, the governing bodies of each such entity and any other interested public and private entities, shall submit comments and suggestions as to this additional prioritization of the acquisition of water or water rights within each priority river reach or groundwater basin. The interstate stream commission will publish notice of, and hear public comments regarding, its prioritization decisions.

N.M. Code R. § 19.25.14.10

19.25.14.10 NMAC - N, 12-15-2005