# N.M. Stat. § 73-2-6: Ancient ditches protected

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C73_A2_S73-2-6

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 73-2-6
- **Heading:** Ancient ditches protected
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 2 / Section 73-2-6

## Text

The course of ditches or acequias established prior to July 20, 1851, shall not be disturbed.

## Nearby sections

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- [N.M. Stat. § 73-2-7 § 73-2-7. Ownership; right to water](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C73_A2_S73-2-7.md)
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- [N.M. Stat. § 73-2-9 § 73-2-9. Acequias declared public](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C73_A2_S73-2-9.md)
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- [N.M. Stat. § 73-2-13 § 73-2-13. Vacancies in office of commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C73_A2_S73-2-13.md)
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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C73_A2_S73-2-6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.