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Due to the pandemic the Office of the State Engineer will not be accepting cash at any of its District Offices. Only checks or money orders will be accepted at this time. Also, please do not mail in cash. Thank you for your cooperation.
Lower Rio Grande Groundwater Conservation Program Listening and Application Sessions ... Learn More
06/07/2023—Final Partial Judgment and Decree on Water Rights for the Gallinas River Section of the Pecos Adjudication
State Engineer Order 199 issuing a closure of the basin to new Appropriations and zero surface water depletions will be allowed, limits placed on the quantity of water available by permits issued under Chapter 72-12-1.1 and 1.2 NMSA to 0.50 afa per well, requiring meter installation and bi-annual reading submittal, it further restricts movement of water rights within the basin and disallows new livestock impoundments was issued July 5, 2023.
State Engineer Order 198 The Hot Springs Underground Water Basin is closed to new appropriations under Section 72-12-3 NMSA 1978 by Order 198 signed and sealed July 5, 2023. FAQ Hot Springs State Engineer Order 198
State Engineer Order 197 issuing an Interim Closure of a portion of the Gallup Underground Water Basin restricting new groundwater and surface water appropriations, limiting the quantity of water available by permits issued under Chapter 72-12-1.1 and 1.2 NMSA to 0.50 afa per well, requiring meter installation and bi-annual reading submittal , and disallowing new livestock impoundments was issued June 30, 2023.
Dam Safety Bureau project selected for top honor by NMSPE
50 Year Water Plan - The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) is leading a collaborative effort to develop the 50-Year Water Plan. When Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham took office, she tasked the NMISC to produce a 50-Year Water Plan for the state. The Governor has long talked about the importance of water to the arid state. As outlined by the Governor, the pillars of the 50-Year Water Plan are stewardship, equity and sustainability.
It is critical that the state starts charting a course that will allow for more flexibility in managing water supplies and infrastructure in the face of weather extremes brought on by a changing climate.
Upper Colorado River Commission Letter to BOR Commissioner Touton, July 18, 2022
12/07/2021 - State Engineer Issues Order for Administration of Surface and Groundwater Rights in Lower Pecos River ...Learn More
U.S Bureau of Reclamation Releases Study Projecting Water Levels in the Colorado River System
State Engineer Issues Temporary Order to Protect Groundwater in Southeast New Mexico
View OrderThe State Engineer Issues Order to Protect Groundwater in East Mountain Area.
View OrderThe NGWA Well Owners Guide is a comprehensive manual where you’ll find valuable information from proper well construction, routine well maintenance, water testing and much more.
Information regarding Produced Water Act 2019 and future NMED rule making process
Commencement of Expedited Inter Se Proceeding to Adjudicate Water Rights Claims of Interpid Potash-New Mexico ,LLC and Intrepid Potash, Inc.
- Stipulated Scheduling Order for Expedited Inter Se Proceeding to Adjudicate Water Rights Owned by Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC under File Numbers SP-302, SP-1856, SP-1955, SP-1042, SP-2045, C-791 and C-1217 thru C-1217-S
- Notice of Expedited Inter Se Proceeding and Deadline for Filing Notice of Intent to Participate
- Notice of Intent to Participate in Expedited Inter Se Proceedings Adjudicating Water Rights of Intrepid Potash in the Carlsbad Section of the Pecos River Stream System
- Intrepid Statement of Claim in the Expedited Inter Se Adjudication of Intrepid’s Water Rights
Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act
Colorado River Drought Contingency Plans - Seven Basin States letter to Congress