New Mexico Statutes 72-14-43. Legislative findings; state appropriation of unappropriated water
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Based upon the findings and recommendations of the report from New Mexico state university and the university of New Mexico on state appropriation of unappropriated water, the legislature finds that:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 72-14-43
- Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
A. the future water needs of New Mexico can best be met by allowing each region of the state to plan for its water future;
B. the state can assist the regions in planning future water use by implementing a state appropriation program to ensure an adequate supply of water for each region, as reflected in each region’s water use plan; and
C. the interstate stream commission is the appropriate agency to implement such a program.