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

Section 72-1-5 – Eminent domain; entry on property.

The United States, the state or any person, firm, association or corporation may exercise the right of eminent domain, to take and acquire property [and] right-of-way [rights-of-way] for the construction, maintenance and operation of reservoirs, canals, ditches, flumes, aqueducts, pipelines or other works for the storage or conveyance of water for beneficial uses, including the […]