A variance to these regulations may be requested in writing by an authorized applicant or permittee. The request shall include a detailed justification for the variance and shall demonstrate that such a variance is necessary to preclude unreasonable hardship or that application of the regulations would not be practicable. The state engineer may grant the variance if the request is found to be reasonable and just. The state engineer shall respond in writing to the request for variance and, if the variance if granted, the state engineer may impose terms and conditions.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.25.8.47