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Home » US Law » 2021 New Mexico Statutes » Chapter 72 - Water Law » Article 1 - Water Rights in General

Section 72-1-2 – [Water rights; appurtenant to land; priorities.]

Beneficial use shall be the basis, the measure and the limit of the right to the use of water, and all waters appropriated for irrigation purposes, except as otherwise provided by written contract between the owner of the land and the owner of any ditch, reservoir or other works for the storage or conveyance of […]