State Water Task Force | Water Plan Objectives
Final Report of the New Mexico Water Policy and Infrastructure Task Force
This report is the culmination of a vast, diverse, and expert team's tireless work. All members are dedicated to the future and protection of one of New Mexico's most precious resources; water. The Utton Center, in partnership with the New Mexico Water Ambassadors and New Mexico First, and funding graciously given from the Thornburg Foundation, is tremendously proud to have been involved in this project.
Executive Summary
This executive summary is of the New Mexico Water Policy and Infrastructure Task Force. This executive summary is the culmination of a vast, diverse, and expert team's tireless work. All members are dedicated to the future and protection of one of New Mexico's most precious resources; water. The Utton Center, in partnership with the New Mexico Water Ambassadors and New Mexico First, and funding graciously given from the Thornburg Foundation, is tremendously proud to have been involved in this project.
Transmital Letter Report of the New Mexico Water Policy and Infrastructure Task Force
This letter summarizes the work of a vast, diverse, and expert team's tireless work by reiterating key areas in the final report. The Utton Center, in partnership with the New Mexico Water Ambassadors and New Mexico First, and funding graciously given from the Thornburg Foundation, is tremendously proud to have been involved in this project.
Report on Determining the Draft Objective of the 2018 New Mexico State Water Plan
In 2018, the Utton Center reviewed the 2003 State Water Plan, the 2008 and 2013 State Water Plan Reviews, and the recently completed Regional Water Plans to identify past and current priorities and issues. Our intent was to create a common foundation of priorities for future planning updates.
Governor Grisham Campaign Water Platform
Prior to the 2018 election, then-candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham issued this platform on water policy.
LFC 2022 State Engineer Report Card
The New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee issues a report card on agency performance every quarter, this is the 2022 2nd quarter report card for the Office of the State Engineer.
Making the Case for Change Seeking Solutions to Important New Mexico Water Problems
In response to the 2017 House Memorial 1, entitled Regional Water Planning Process Improvements, the HM1 Working Group presented this proposal for water policy solutions.
A Comparative Analysis of State Water Planning Efforts Part I: Arizona, Utah & Colorado
This 2016 Utton Center report described the New Mexico state water planning statute, provides recommendations for engaging Tribes and Pueblos, and compares water planning in Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
UNM Water Conference Summary 2018
In 2018, UNM Hosted a conference entitled, “New Mexico Water: What Our Next Leaders Need to Know”. This summary report provides analysis and recommendations of New Mexico water governance from some of New Mexico’s preeminent water leaders.
Water Resilience in a Time of Uncertainty
This 2016 report provides ideas for improving New Mexico water law and policy that were developed at a Utton Center convening of over forty respected water managers, lawyers, scientists, engineers, academics, and students.
Hard Choices, Adapting Policy and Management to Water Scarcity
In 2012, The New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute partnered with Senator Tom Udall to host a conference that attracted over 470 participants. This is a report of the conference proceedings, which focused on New Mexico’s water budget, water user perspectives, best water management practices, and water conservation and supply.
Program Evaluation: State Funded Water Projects
In 2021, the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee reviewed challenges facing state water project funding processes.
A Town Hall on Water Planning, Development, and Use
Results of a 2014 New Mexico First town hall on New Mexico’s water future.
Infrastructure Funding for Community Water Systems in New Mexico, Including Tribal Community Systems
2022 report from the University of New Mexico Southwest Environmental Finance Center on the challenges of infrastructure funding facing New Mexico’s rural communities.
Rural Infrastructure Needs Study
2021 study for New Mexico Legislative Council Services placing water needs in a broader context of rural challenges.
2018 New Mexico State Water Plan
The 2018 New Mexico State Water Plan, prepared by the Interstate Stream Commission, provides an overview of the state’s water, and the laws and policies that govern in.
Part I: An overview of the highest priority water issues in the state.
Part II: Integrated technical information on water supply and demand across the state.
Part III: An overview of state water law.
