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.

Feature Report

New Mexico Water Security Planning Act: Engagement Report

This report details the findings from the public input given during the 2024 Spring and Summer Open House series.

Data Dashboard: Visual representation of the New Mexico Water Security Planning Act: Engagement Report.

Regional Water Planning Reports And References

New Mexico Water Security Planning Act: Engagement Report

Appendix I - Display Boards and Worksheets
Appendix II - Advertising Report
Appendix III - Detailed Results

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5 Year Water Plan Cover

New Mexico State Water Plan 5 Year Review

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50 Year Water Plan Cover

50 Year Water Action Plan

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Front cover of the Leap Ahead report showing a New Mexico Landscape

Leap Ahead

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Front cover of the Task Force Report

Task Force Report

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Front Cover of the Resilience Assessment

Resilience Assessment

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Front Cover of State Water Plan 2018

State Water Plan 2018

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Front cover of the Tribal Water Report

Tribal Water Report

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Front cover of the Acequia Community Water Report

Acequia Community Water Report

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Front cover of the 2015 Water Use and Conservation Report

2015 Water Use by Categories Report

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New Mexico Water Data Initiative

New Mexico Water Stories:

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New Mexico: Planning and Taking Action

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