# N.M. Stat. § 72-14-7: Governor authorized to protect water rights in interstate streams

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-7

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 72-14-7
- **Heading:** Governor authorized to protect water rights in interstate streams
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 14 / Section 72-14-7

## Text

That the governor of the state of New Mexico is hereby authorized to take such steps, make such investigations and institute or cause to be instituted in the name of the state, such proceedings as in his judgment may be necessary for the protection of the rights to the waters of any and all the interstate streams of the state.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-1 § 72-14-1. Interstate stream commission; creation; membership; organization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-2 § 72-14-2. Expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-3 § 72-14-3. General powers of commission; interstate compacts; employees; attorney general's duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-3.1 § 72-14-3.1. State water plan; purpose; contents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-3.1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-3.2 § 72-14-3.2. Water conservation plans; municipalities, counties and water suppliers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-3.2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-3.3 § 72-14-3.3. Interstate stream commission; additional powers; strategic water reserve](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-3.3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-4 § 72-14-4. Budget and plan submitted to governor annually](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-5 § 72-14-5. Annual expenditures made under budget and plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-6 § 72-14-6. Appropriation--how disbursements are to be made](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-7 § 72-14-7. Governor authorized to protect water rights in interstate streams](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-7.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-8 § 72-14-8. Governor may employ persons and fix their compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-8.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-9 § 72-14-9. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-9.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-10 § 72-14-10. Power to purchase, exchange and condemn property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-10.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 72-14-11 § 72-14-11. Projects using revenue bond proceeds authorized](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C72_A14_S72-14-11.md)

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