Promoting A Sustainable Shared Water Future In New Mexico
The State of Water in New Mexico
Scientific models project
Less Water
In New Mexico in the decades ahead.
Learn more in this Leap Ahead Analysis video featuring Dr. Fred Phillips at New Mexico Tech.
The State of Water in New Mexico
96.6% of our rain and snowfall returns to the atmosphere
This happens through evapotranspiration.
Learn more in this Leap Ahead Analysis video featuring Dr. Dave DuBois.
New Mexico’s Regional Water Planning Mapping Tool
This tool provides an introduction to water data which incorporates various tried-and-true data sets. It pairs population data from the Census with water data from the New Mexico Water Data Act, and overlays those with Water Use by Categories reports from both 2015 and 2020 (among other data sets).
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Dive even deeper on how to use all the functions the NM Regional Water Planning Mapping Tool offers.
Feature Report
New Mexico Water Security Planning Act: Observations and Considerations ReportThe Observations and Considerations Report summarizes input collected from over 2,300 New Mexicans online and at 16 open house meetings. The report highlights key water challenges and offers preliminary considerations for regional water planning rules and guidelines.
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Data Dashboard: Visual representation of the New Mexico Water Security Planning Act: Engagement Report.
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Regional Water Planning Reports And References
Compilation of Input on New Mexico Water Security Planning Act Discussion Draft Rule and Guidelines
Appendix I: Uploaded Documents
Appendix II: Discussion Draft Rule
Appendix III: Discussion Draft Guidelines
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Observations and Considerations Report
The Observations and Considerations Report summarizes input collected from over 2,300 New Mexicans online and at 16 open house meetings. The report highlights key water challenges and offers preliminary considerations for regional water planning rules and guidelines.
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