New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 72 - Water Law
Article 13 - Artesian Wells

Section 72-13-1 - Definition of artesian well. - An artesian well for the purposes of this act [72-13-1...

Section 72-13-2 - Supervision of artesian waters. - All artesian waters which have been declared to be public...

Section 72-13-3 - Artesian well supervisor. - The county commissioners of any county wherein an artesian basin...

Section 72-13-4 - Rules and regulations. - The state engineer shall prescribe and enforce reasonable rules and...

Section 72-13-5 - Drilling record. - Any contractor drilling a well within any artesian basin where...

Section 72-13-6 - Definition of waste. - For the purposes of this act [72-13-1 to 72-13-12 NMSA...

Section 72-13-7 - Abandoned wells wasting water declared to be a public nuisance. - Any artesian well which has been abandoned for more than...

Section 72-13-8 - Waste of water on surface. - The owner of any artesian well which is being beneficially...

Section 72-13-9 - Conducting water so as to prevent waste. - It is unlawful for any owner, person or corporation using...

Section 72-13-10 - Reservoirs. - When reservoirs are constructed to be used for storage of...

Section 72-13-11 - Using water for stock purposes. - It shall be unlawful to use water from any artesian...

Section 72-13-12 - Violations made misdemeanors. - Any person or corporation violating any of the provisions of...