New Mexico Statutes Chapter 75. Miscellaneous Natural Resource Matters § 75-10-6. Conservation projects; procedures

(1) preserving and conserving water quality and quantity;

(2) protecting agricultural production on working farms, ranches and other agricultural lands;

(3) protecting and restoring New Mexico's forests and watersheds;

(4) conserving wildlife habitat;

(5) maintaining natural areas;

(6) providing outdoor recreation opportunities, including hunting and fishing; or

(7) preserving cultural and historic sites with natural resource heritage value.

(1) the degree to which the conservation project serves the purposes of the Natural Heritage Conservation Act;

(2) the amount of matching financial support for the conservation project from sources other than the state;

(3) the technical qualifications of the applicant and its ability to complete and maintain the proposed conservation project;

(4) the degree to which the conservation project fosters and integrates with existing conservation plans, strategies and initiatives;

(5) the potential for benefits at landscape and ecosystem scale;

(6) the potential for improved public access for outdoor recreation opportunities, including hunting and fishing;

(7) the potential for economic benefits of the completed conservation project; and

(8) other measurements and requirements required by the department and the committee.