New Mexico § 75-10-6 - Conservation projects; procedures
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 75-10-6 — Conservation projects; procedures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-10-6. Conservation projects; procedures
A. All conservation projects shall be maintained to protect the public health and
welfare and shall be for: (1) preserving and conserving water quality and quantity; (2) protecting agricultural production on working farms, ranches and other agricultural
lands; (3) protecting and restoring New Mexico's forests and watersheds; (4) conserving wildlife habitat; (5) maintaining natural areas; (6) providing outdoor recreation opportunities, including hunting and fishing; or (7) preserving cultural and historic sites with natural resource heritage value. B. The department, working with the committee, landowners, conservationists and other
interested persons, shall establish criteria for evaluating possible conservation
projects. Criteria shall include: (1) the degree to which the conservation project serves the purposes of the Natural
Heritage Conservation Act; (2) the amount of matching financial support for the conservation project from sources
other than the state; (3) the technical qualifications of the applicant and its ability to complete and
maintain the proposed conservation project; (4) the degree to which the conservation project fosters and integrates with existing
conservation plans, strategies and initiatives; (5) the potential for benefits at landscape and ecosystem scale; (6) the potential for improved public access for outdoor recreation opportunities,
including hunting and fishing; (7) the potential for economic benefits of the completed conservation project; and (8) other measurements and requirements required by the department and the committee. C. The committee shall receive applications for conservation projects and shall evaluate
them against the department's criteria. The committee may reject any incomplete applications or applications that do not
meet the established criteria. After review, the committee shall make its recommendations on all evaluated conservation
projects to the department.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 75-10-6
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 75-10-6 cover?
Section 75-10-6 ("Conservation projects; procedures") 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 § 75-10-6?
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How does New Mexico § 75-10-6 apply to my situation?
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