N.M. Admin. Code § 19.27.1.9
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Where the well is to be drilled within the boundaries of a declared underground water basin (Article 7) [now 19.27 NMAC] application to appropriate shall be filed in triplicate on forms provided by the state engineer accompanied by the proper filing fee (Article 6-1) [now 19.25.5.8 NMAC]. The date of receipt of an application by the state engineer or his authorized representative shall be endorsed thereon. The date of filing establishes the original priority date of any application, subject to the acceptance of the application and the issuance of a permit by the state engineer and the timely application of water to beneficial use.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.27.1.9