Plan. Conserve. Thrive.

Like many of our neighbors, New Mexico has a challenge ahead. But our desert climate is nothing new. Over our history, we have and will continue finding ways to adapt and sustain in the face of water shortages. Now is the time to put our knowledge into action, reducing use and planning ahead. It is a big task — and one that requires all of us.

What we’ve done so far:

Three women at a Water Planning Open House

Someone’s hands filling out an input form about water planning.

People talking at a Water Planning Open House.

From April through August 2024 we heard from you at statewide and online Open Houses. 710 New Mexicans attended in-person open houses across New Mexico's 16 water regions and over 1000 people shared their voices online.

THANK YOU

This fall we will publish a report on what we heard, taking us one step closer to New Mexico’s roadmap for our water future.

What happens next:

Open Houses

April-August 2024

Initial Report

Later This Fall
WE ARE HERE

Rules and Guidelines

New Public Input Opportunity! Anticipated in January, 2025

Taking Action Together.

New Mexico faces intensifying water shortages due to climate change and other factors. These shortages will intensify in the coming decades. The evidence suggests that available water supplies in New Mexico will decline by 25-30% (and possibly more) in the coming decades, while demands are expected to grow.

But our desert climate is nothing new. Over our history, we have and will continue to find ways to adapt and sustain in the face of water shortages. Now is the time to put our knowledge into action, reducing use and planning ahead.