Section 75-11-1 [72-12-1 NMSA 1978] excepts applications for water for certain purposes from the requirement for publication of notice. The state engineer shall permit use under such applications for domestic, stock watering, drinking and sanitary purposes, and the irrigation of not to exceed one (1) acre of trees, lawn and non-commercial garden in an amount not to exceed three (3) acre-feet per annum, subject to limitation imposed by the courts. Applications for wells for such purposes shall be prepared and filed in triplicate on forms provided by the state engineer. Compliance with the provisions of Article 4 [now 19.27.4 NMAC] is required in the completion of such wells.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.27.1.22