2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 3 - Municipalities
Article 53 - Waters; Regulation of Use

Section 3-53-1 - Regulation of watercourses, ponds, wells and cisterns. - A municipality may: A. deepen, widen, dock-cover, wall, alter or...

Section 3-53-1.1 - New domestic water wells; municipal authority. - A. A municipality may, by ordinance, restrict the drilling of...

Section 3-53-2 - Regulation of water use. - In order to prevent waste and to conserve the supply...

Section 3-53-2.1 - Water resources; county or municipal requirements. - A. For the purpose of preserving and protecting water resources...

Section 3-53-3 - Irrigation; regulation of public acequias. - A municipality may regulate the flow and use of water...

Section 3-53-4 - Purchase or lease of canal or ditch; election; assumption of powers and duties when acquired. - A. If a majority of the voters at a regular...

Section 3-53-5 - Irrigation of trees and shrubs; assessment of cost against abutting property; manner of making assessment; lien; irrigation of private property; annual charge; payment in advance. - A. If the governing body determines it is necessary to...