Water Use & Conservation

Water Conservation Program

The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer encourages water conservation across all water use sectors. New Mexico law states that the state engineer must consider water conservation when reviewing applications for water right permits.

Water conservation resources, including publications and brochures, are available below. To request materials or for additional information, please contact water.nm@ose.nm.gov.

WATER CONSERVATION RESOURCES BY SECTOR

• Homeowners
• Educators
• Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI)
• Public Water Systems
• Landscaping Industry

Conservation Resources

• New Mexico Plant List 
• Fix A Leak Program
• Rainwater Harvesting
• WaterWise Building
• Related Links

Drought Planning

• Drought in New Mexico
• New Mexico Governor's Drought Task Force
• Climate Assessment for the Southwest (University of Arizona)

Conservation Brochures

“Rio! The Water Detective”

“Roof-Reliant Landscaping”