New Mexico § 72-1-2.1 - Water rights; change in ownership; filing and recording; constructive notice
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§ 72-1-2.1. Water rights; change in ownership; filing and recording; constructive notice
In the event of any changes of ownership of a water right, whether by sale, gift or
any other type of conveyance, affecting the title to a water right that has been permitted
or licensed by the state engineer, has been declared with the state engineer or has
been adjudicated and is evidenced by a subfile order, partial final decree, final
decree or any other court order, the new owner of the water right shall file a change
of ownership form with the state engineer. The form shall include all information conforming with water rights of record filed
with the state engineer and shall be accompanied by a copy of a warranty deed or other
instrument of conveyance. The new owner shall record a copy of the change of ownership form filed with the
state engineer with the clerk of the county in which the water right will be located. The filing shall be public notice of the existence and contents of the instruments
so recorded from the time of recording with the county clerk.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 72-1-2.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 72-1-2.1 cover?
Section 72-1-2.1 ("Water rights; change in ownership; filing and recording; constructive notice") 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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