NM State Engineer & Interstate Stream Commission

The Office of the State Engineer/Interstate Stream Commission is seeking water resources professionals, attorneys, and IT professionals to join our team. Check out the open positions and apply online at careers.share.state.nm.us

New Mexico is getting warmer. As annual average temperatures rise, even by just one degree, thousands more gallons of water evaporate from our landscapes, reservoirs, and rivers. So do your part. Only take what you need. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=rrecxt…

Did you know that tree rings show a record of rainfall stretching back centuries?🌳 According to that record, NM is experiencing its driest period in over 1,000 years. Now more than ever, it’s important to work together to conserve our water. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=wdovzf…

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce Open House! We’re grateful for the chance to connect with our community, share resources, and talk about the work happening across the region.

Reservoirs have made growth in the desert possible by storing water and helping us get through drought. But after years of a warming climate, many reservoirs are at historic lows. Watch our short animation to learn why reservoirs matter to NM's future: youtube.com/watch?v=S4yCaK…

Ever wonder how shorter winters are affecting NM's rivers? 🏔️Winter snow creates stores of frozen water high in the mountains each year. In the spring, the snowmelt brings life to the land below. Shorter winters mean less snow. Watch more about it: youtube.com/watch?v=wHUI46…

Join the Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce to talk about the future of the region with state agency reps. 📍Truth or Consequences Civic Center ⏰ March 18, 6–8 PM Topics: hydrology, water planning, Rio Grande mgmt & admin, tourism, state parks, wildlife, & more See you there!

During National Groundwater Awareness Week, we congratulate the New Mexico Groundwater Management District Association on a successful and insightful program in Roswell to continue to emphasize the importance of protecting our groundwater resources here in New Mexico!

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NMISC has launched a free, web-based planning tool to help water systems across the state find funding, fix vulnerabilities and plan for a more reliable water future. Explore today! watertap.mainstreamnm.org

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Special Master has recommended approval of the proposed settlement in the Texas v. New Mexico water case — an important development for the future of the Rio Grande and the communities that depend on it. Read more: santafenewmexican.com/news/local_new…

The bill is now headed to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk after passing the legislature with near-unanimous bipartisan support! Once signed, the measure will mark one of the most significant updates to water enforcement authority since the penalty structure was set in 1907.

Earth, Wind and Fire: Worth Its Weight in Water — The Santa Fe New Mexican sat down with OSE General Counsel Nat Chakeres to discuss HB111 and how the state is working to modernizes and strengthen New Mexico’s water administration. Read the full Q&A here: santafenewmexican.com/news/local_new…

New Mexico’s water challenges demand focus, urgency, and collaboration. This op‑ed highlights why proactive planning and decisive action are essential to protecting our communities, our economy, and our future. Read the full piece here: santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_vie…

We hope it serves as a call to action and a launching point to elevate the urgency of groundwater declines and spark collaboration to develop long-term, well-funded, proactive strategies to secure our water future. nmgroundwateralliance.org/report

The report builds on Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s New Mexico Water & Policy Task Force and the state’s 50-Year Water Action Plan and includes specific recommendations to advance proactive, long-term groundwater solutions.

As water challenges in New Mexico increase, the New Mexico Groundwater Alliance has released a must-read report detailing significant data gaps, challenges, and opportunities to protect the state's declining groundwater supply.

Did you know? The NM Office of the State Engineer has 7 district offices statewide to serve your local water needs. From water rights permit applications to water well driller licensing, we’re here to help. Find your district office 👉ose.nm.gov/DO/index.php

💧 The Office of the State Engineer has released a Request for Information as part of our modernization initiative. We're seeking qualified vendors to help shape the future of our digital infrastructure. 🔗 RFI: ose.nm.gov/ProgramSupport…

ICYMI 💧 State Engineer Liz Anderson appeared on New Mexico in Focus to discuss the 50-Year Water Action Plan and how New Mexico is preparing for the future of water. 📺 Watch here: newmexicopbs.org/productions/ne…