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New Mexico’s Statewide Water Plan hub offers data, maps, reports and planning guidance to support statewide water management strategies, policy development, and stakeholder collaboration across communities.
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NM Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources
The New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources at NM Tech conducts geological, hydrological, and mineral research, provides data and maps, and supports responsible resource development statewide.
NM Environment Department
The New Mexico Environment Department protects and restores air, water, land, and public health through regulation, permitting, and public engagement to ensure environmental justice for all state communities.
ISC – Mainstream NM
Main Stream New Mexico—an ISC campaign—focuses on regional water security planning under the 2023 Water Security Planning Act, engaging communities and offering data tools, draft rules, and public input.
NM Interstate Stream Commission (ISC)
New Mexico’s Interstate Stream Commission, led by the State Engineer, develops and enforces interstate water compacts, negotiates river agreements, and oversees strategic water projects statewide.
Office of the State Engineer (OSE)
New Mexico’s Office of the State Engineer oversees permitting, groundwater and surface water allocation, conservation planning, dam safety, and real‑time monitoring for sustainable water management.
New Mexico Water Dialogue – 30th Annual Meeting
Join the New Mexico Water Dialogue for its milestone 30th Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, NM. This year’s event focuses on increasing regional engagement in water planning and taking action to navigate a future of increasing hydrologic scarcity and variability. Discussions will explore ways to leverage existing tools and develop new strategies to support informed decision-making at the community level. Visit nmwaterdialogue.org for more information.
Registration is open now. Secure your spot at: Eventbrite Registration.
Workshop: New Mexico’s Water Resources Part 2
This was a second discussion with Bruce Thomson on New Mexico’s water resources. Back In May, Bruce discussed unconventional sources of water and their (un)sustainability. This August conversation focused on the conventional sources of water in New Mexico, how we use them, and how we can manage them for long-term sustainability
Workshop: What The Aridification of NM Means
This was an important presentation and discussion on the ongoing aridification of New Mexico caused by higher temperatures. David Gutzler and David DuBois presented how and why New Mexico is drying, what we can expect, and the certainty of the science. The science of global warming impacts on New Mexico’s climate will guide us in how we manage and protect our scarce and life-sustaining water supplies.
Workshop: 2025 New Mexico Legislative Water Priorities
Ladona Clayton and Norm Gaume discussed what the 2025 Legislature must accomplish to begin a course correction toward successful adaptation to NM’s more arid future. Learn about your part in helping achieve these goals