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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 72. Water Law § 72-12A-13. Existing water rights recognized

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Existing water rights based upon application to beneficial use are hereby recognized. Nothing herein contained is intended to impair the same or to disturb the priorities thereof. Nothing in the Mine Dewatering Act shall be construed to permit condemnation of water rights and the owner of a water right shall not be considered to have forfeited or abandoned his rights under that act.

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