New Mexico § 73-1-26 - Right of conservancy district to protest interference; appeal to district court
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-1-26 — Right of conservancy district to protest interference; appeal to district court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-1-26. Right of conservancy district to protest interference; appeal to district court
That any artesian conservancy district which has heretofore been organized, or may
be hereafter organized, as provided by law, shall in addition to the powers granted
to such districts have the right, power and authority to protest or object to any
application made to the state engineer to appropriate any waters included within the
boundaries of such conservancy district which may be subject to appropriation as provided
by law, and to protest or object to any application to the state engineer to change
the location of any well or to change the use of waters for any purpose other than
that for which originally granted, where it is determined by resolution of the board
of directors of such district that the granting of such proposed application would
interfere with any existing water rights or program of such conservancy district for
the conservation of the waters sought to be appropriated, and such district shall
have the right to appeal to the district court from the decision of the state engineer
within the time and manner provided by law for appeals from such decisions.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 73-1-26
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-1-26 cover?
Section 73-1-26 ("Right of conservancy district to protest interference; appeal to district court") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 73-1-26?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-1-26" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 73-1-26 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Mexico can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in New Mexico.