N.M. Code R. § 19.25.14.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024

Section 19.25.14.13 - MANAGEMENT OF WATER

A. The interstate stream commission shall manage water and water rights within the strategic water reserve in order to assist the state in complying with its interstate compacts and court decrees or to assist the state and water users in water management efforts for the benefit of threatened or endangered species or in a program intended to avoid additional listings of species.

B. If water or water rights are purchased, leased or acquired through donation to assist the state and water users in water management efforts for the benefit of threatened or endangered species or in connection with a program intended to avoid additional listings of species, the interstate stream commission shall manage such water or water rights in conjunction with collaborative programs or processes where they exist.

C. The commission shall expedite the transfer and management of water rights donated to the strategic water reserve.

D. Water or water rights acquired for the strategic water reserve shall remain in their river reach or groundwater basin of origin.

N.M. Code R. § 19.25.14.13

19.25.14.13 NMAC - N, 12-15-2005