Declarations heretofore filed in substantial compliance with Section 1 [72-1-3 NMSA 1978] hereof shall be recognized as of the same force and effect as if filed after the taking effect of this act [72-1-3 and 72-1-4 NMSA 1978].
History: 1953 Comp., § 75-1-2.2, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 222, § 2.
Law reviews. — For article, "Water Rights Problems in the Upper Rio Grande Watershed and Adjoining Areas," see 11 Nat. Resources J. 48 (1971).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 93 C.J.S. Waters § 184.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 1 - Water Rights in General
Section 72-1-1 - Natural waters; public.
Section 72-1-2 - [Water rights; appurtenant to land; priorities.]
Section 72-1-2.1 - Water rights; change in ownership; filing and recording; constructive notice.
Section 72-1-2.2 - Legislative findings; declaration of purpose.
Section 72-1-2.4 - Pecos river; purpose; conditions for expenditures.
Section 72-1-2.5 - Pecos river basin land management fund.
Section 72-1-2.6 - Pecos river; purchase of additional water rights.
Section 72-1-5 - Eminent domain; entry on property.
Section 72-1-6 - [Traveler's use of water.]
Section 72-1-7 - [Interfering with traveler's use of water; penalty.]
Section 72-1-8 - Camping, trailer, recreational or motor vehicle parking prohibited.
Section 72-1-10 - Water utility authority; created; membership; administration of utility.
Section 72-1-11 - Indian water rights settlements; approval of settlements; reports.