2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 72 - Water Law.
Article 5A - Ground Water Storage and Recovery
Section 72-5A-2 - Legislative findings.

72-5A-2. Legislative findings.

The legislature finds that:   

A.     conjunctive use and administration of both surface and ground waters are essential to the effective and efficient use of the state's limited water supplies; and   

B.     ground water recharge, storage and recovery have the potential to:   

(1)     offer savings in the costs of capital investment, operation and maintenance and flood control and may improve water and environmental quality;   

(2)     reduce the rate at which ground water levels will decline and may prevent overstressing or dewatering aquifer systems;   

(3)     promote conservation of water within the state;   

(4)     serve the public welfare of the state; and   

(5)     may lead to more effective use of the state's water resources.