New Mexico Administrative Code

Office of State Engineer.

[RESERVED]

Adopted pursuant to the authority of Sections 72-2-8, 72-2-12 and 72-13-4, New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1978.

[Permanent]

November 1, 1966

This Rule is formulated for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the statutes governing underground waters and describing the present extent of all declared underground water basins in New Mexico.

[RESERVED]

Office of State Engineer.

[RESERVED]

Adopted pursuant to the authority of Sections 72-2-8, 72-2-12 and 72-13-4, New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1978.

[Permanent]

November 1, 1966

This Rule is formulated for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the statutes governing underground waters and describing the present extent of all declared underground water basins in New Mexico.

[RESERVED]

A. The lands declared within the Rio Grande Basin on November 29, 1956, are as follows: Beginning at a point where the New Mexico-Colorado state line intersects Longitude 105 degrees 30' West; thence south along Longitude 105 degrees 30' West to its intersection with Latitude 36 …

State Engineer.

Other 72-12-1.1 domestic well permit applications may be made only as specifically provided for in this section. Permit applications made in accordance with this section require an existing 72-12-1.1 domestic well permit in good standing. Applications shall be prepared on a form …

In the event of any change of ownership of a 72-12-1.1 domestic well permit the new owner shall file a change of ownership form with the state engineer in accordance with Section 72-1-2.1 NMSA. If the new owner fails to file a change of ownership in a timely manner the state engi…

The state engineer shall act on all applications that are properly filed. A. Rejection of application: The state engineer may reject an application for a 72-12-1.1 domestic well permit when the proposed 72-12-1.1 domestic well is to be located in an area where a restriction on th…

As hydrologic conditions require, the state engineer may declare all or part of a stream connected aquifer as a domestic well management area to prevent impairment to valid, existing surface water rights. The additional protection of mined aquifers is managed by the state enginee…

The holder of a 72-12-1.1 domestic well permit is subject to possible fines and remedial action including cancellation of the permit for any failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the 72-12-1.1 domestic well permit or any applicable provision of 19.27.5 NMAC or Chapte…

In accordance with Section 72-2-16 NMSA, if, without holding a hearing, the state engineer enters a decision, any person aggrieved by the decision is entitled to a hearing, if a request for a hearing is made in writing within thirty days of receipt of notice of the decision from …

This part shall be liberally construed to carry out its purpose.

If any portion of 19.27.5 NMAC is found to be invalid, the remaining portion of 19.27.5 NMAC shall remain in force and not be affected.

The requirements for the use of public underground waters in accordance with Section 72-12-1.1 NMSA.

Section 72-12-1 NMSA provides that the water of underground streams, channels, artesian basins, reservoirs or lakes, having reasonably ascertainable boundaries, is declared to belong to the public and to be subject to appropriation for beneficial use. Section 72-12-1 NMSA further…

Permanent.

August 15, 2006, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To update the existing regulations and establish new regulations for the use of public underground waters for household or other domestic use in accordance with Section 72-12-1.1 NMSA.

Unless defined below or in a specific section of these regulations, all other words used herein shall be given their customary and accepted meaning. A.72-12-1.1 domestic well permit: A permit issued for domestic use in accordance with Section 72-12-1.1 NMSA or its predecessor sta…

An application for permit shall be accompanied by one of the following filing fees: A. $125 for an application for a 72-12-1.1 domestic well permit. B. $75 for an application for permit for replacement 72-12-1.1 domestic well. C. $125 for an application for permit for supplementa…

The following requirements apply to applications filed for 72-12-1.1 domestic well permits. In addition to the requirements listed in this section and part, the drilling of a 72-12-1.1 domestic well and the amount and uses of water permitted are subject to such additional or more…

Office of State Engineer.

[RESERVED]

Adopted pursuant to the authority of Sections 72-2-8, 72-2-12 and 72-13-4, New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1978.

[Permanent]

November 1, 1966

This Rule is formulated for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the statutes governing underground waters and describing the present extent of all declared underground water basins in New Mexico.

[RESERVED]

A. The corrected boundaries of the extension of the Roswell Underground Water Basin as originally intended by special order No. 147 are as follows: (corrections are underlined). Beginning at a point on the south section line of Section 35, Township (T) 7 South (S), Range (R)13 Ea…

Office of State Engineer.

[RESERVED]

Adopted pursuant to the authority of Sections 72-2-8, 72-2-12 and 72-13-4, New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1978.

[Permanent]

November 1, 1966

This Rule is formulated for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the statutes governing underground waters and describing the present extent of all declared underground water basins in New Mexico.

[RESERVED]