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The NM Office of the State Engineer has authority over the supervision, measurement, appropriation, and distribution of all surface and groundwater in NM.

The Interstate Stream Commission has broad powers to investigate, protect, conserve develop waters.

04/27/2026

Our aquifers are the result of water seeping into the ground, drip💧 by drip💧 over thousands of years. If we pump out more than is recharged, we risk the aquifers running dry. That’s why we need to do what we can to conserve our limited resource.

Learn more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4JdqbyF2MM

04/16/2026

This is your chance to show up for New Mexico. Join Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Salamanca Twins at The Great NM Clean Up, April 17 & 18 in Española, Taos, Los Lunas, and Socorro to help keep litter out of our territory.

Find clean-up events around the state at breakingbadhabits.nm.gov

04/09/2026

Curious about New Mexico’s approach to water scarcity? Main Stream Magazine will teach you about:

📈The data behind New Mexico’s water planning
🧑‍🌾The farmers and ranchers investing in drought solutions
🐟How fly fishing inspires environmental stewardship
💧Your role in water conservation

Explore the magazine here:
https://mainstreamnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Main-Stream-Magazine-Volume2.pdf

04/06/2026

In New Mexico, chances are your water comes from underground.💧

But our groundwater supply recharges very slowly. That’s why it’s more important than ever to protect this limited resource by only taking what you need.

Learn more about what’s happening underground at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9ALuKuehPQ

04/02/2026

Rivers don’t stop at state lines, so how do we share the water fairly? Water compacts are agreements we make with our neighboring states to ensure that we receive our share of the river’s water and leave enough for those downstream.

Learn more about it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBq34pkwFS4

03/30/2026

“Just as a downpour carves the path of a river, we can shape the future so long as we move together.”

Watch our short video to learn more about how together we can plan for the future, and build resilience in the face of a changing climate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtxjiXgr1pk

03/26/2026

New Mexico is getting warmer. As annual average temperatures rise, even by just one degree, thousands more gallons of water evaporate from our landscapes, reservoirs, and rivers.

So do your part. Only take what you need.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrecxtdc7g4

03/23/2026

Did you know that tree rings show a natural record of rainfall and snowfall stretching back centuries?🌳

According to that record, New Mexico is experiencing its driest period in over 1,000 years. Now more than ever, it’s important to work together to conserve our water.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdovzfXCtbI

03/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce Open House!

We’re grateful for the chance to connect with our community, share resources, and talk about the work happening across the region.

03/16/2026

Ever wonder how shorter, warmer winters are affecting New Mexico's rivers and streams?

🏔️Winter snow creates stores of frozen water high in the mountains each year. In the spring, the snowmelt brings life to the land below. Shorter, warmer winters mean less snow and less water in our rivers.

Watch more about it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHUI46sgROw

03/13/2026

The Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open house to bring the community together with state agency representatives and local leaders. This is a great chance to learn, ask questions, and share thoughts about the future of Elephant Butte Lake and the surrounding region.

📍 Truth or Consequences Civic Center 400 W 4th St, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901

🗓️ March 18 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come engage on important topics including: • Current hydrologic conditions • Middle & Lower Rio Grande system management and water rights administration • Regional water planning • Economic development & tourism opportunities • State park management strategies • NM Department of Wildlife updates

Come join us and be part of the discussion!

03/12/2026

During National Groundwater Awareness Week, we congratulate the New Mexico Groundwater Management District Association on a successful and insightful program in Roswell to continue to emphasize the importance of protecting our groundwater resources here in New Mexico!

Address

130 South Capitol Street Co**ha Ortiz Y Pino Building
Santa Fe, NM
87504

Website

https://www.ose.nm.gov/

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