N.M. Code R. § 19.25.14.9

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

Section 19.25.14.9 - IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC WATER RESERVE - RIVER REACH OR BASIN PRIORITIES

A. During the first quarter of each year, the interstate stream commission, after consultation with the state engineer, and the attorney general, shall adopt river reach or ground water basin priorities for the strategic water reserve and for the acquisition of water or water rights and storage rights for the reserve. In establishing such priorities, the interstate stream commission shall consider:

(1) the urgency of need for water or water rights to be held in the strategic water reserve in a river reach or basin;

(2) the unavailability of water rights for sale or lease in the river reach or basin and/or whether storage exists for such water;

(3) the cost, location and seniority of the water or water rights in the river reach or basin;

(4) whether and to what extent water rights to be purchased or leased will assist the state in complying with its interstate stream compacts or court decrees or will assist the state in managing its waters for the benefit of threatened or endangered species;

(5) whether water or water rights are available by donation; and

(6) written comments, if any, from interested public and private entities.

B. The interstate stream commission shall publish its designated river reach or ground water basin priorities in newspapers of general circulation throughout the state. In addition, the interstate stream commission shall publish its designated river reach or ground water basin priorities on its website.

N.M. Code R. § 19.25.14.9

19.25.14.9 NMAC - N, 12-15-2005