New Mexico § 19-5-4 - State engineer to investigate water supply
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-5-4 — State engineer to investigate water supply, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-5-4. State engineer to investigate water supply
The state engineer is authorized to investigate the water supply available for state
lands, by drilling or digging wells or otherwise as he may deem best, in order to
determine the location of permanent water reservoirs for irrigation purposes, and
to employ the necessary assistance or to let contracts therefor. The sums heretofore appropriated for such purposes out of the water reservoirs for
irrigation purposes income fund shall be paid out on warrants of the secretary of
finance and administration, supported by vouchers signed by the state engineer.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-5-4
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-5-4 cover?
Section 19-5-4 ("State engineer to investigate water supply") 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.
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