Water Data for New Mexico

A multi-year, collaborative effort to share and integrate New Mexico's water data for effective decision-making.

Water Quantity

Data describing how much water is available, such as measurements of groundwater levels, reservoir levels, aquifer properties, or stream flow.

Discover Data

Water Quality

Data related to the chemical or biological condition of the water, such as chemistry measurements, field parameters or ecological data.

Discover Data

Water Use

Data related to water uses for various purposes, such as agriculture, municipal, or industrial purposes.

Discover Data

Water Planning

Essential data related to developing regional, county, or state water plans.

Discover Data

Energy

Data related to energy development, such as produced water, mining, water reuse, or hydroelectric power, for example.

Discover Data

Ecosystems and Wildlife

Water data within the scope of ecosystems and wildlife, such as aquatic life, watershed health, or land use.

Discover Data

Natural Hazards

Data related to hazards like drought, flood, storm water and public health factors.

Discover Data

Infrastructure

Data that helps to manage or describe various water management structures, such as dams and reservoirs, flood control structures, acequias and ditches, or pipelines.

Discover Data

Climate Data

Data describing long-term weather conditions such as precipitation, drought conditions, or evaporation data.

Discover Data

New Mexico Water Data :: YouTube Channel

Most Recent Posts

Following Groundwater Levels and Data

In dry years like this 2021, well owners and operators are encouraged to safely monitor the trends in the level of the groundwater.

New Mexico’s Coming Megadrought Highlights Farmers’ Control of Water

As New Mexico faces another historic dry spell, can desert agriculture remain viable?

The 2020-2021 New Mexico Water Data Challenge

New Mexico was invited to participate in the 2020-2021 Water Data Challenge, a competition hosted by the California Water Data Challenge, with support from the West Big Data Innovation Hub, where participants use open data to tackle complex societal water issues.

The New Mexico Water Data Initiative will improve water management and planning by making basic, essential data interoperable.

View April 2020 Water Data Update

New Mexico Water Data Initiative Activity Update

The Water Data Act (NMSA 1978, § 72-4B) marks the first time in New Mexico’s history that a law has been enacted to identify and integrate key water data.

View Jan. 1, 2020 Water Data Update

New Mexico Water Data Service

The Water Data Service found through this website will provide users with access to water data, tools, and information of many types from New Mexico. These data can be used to support analysis and decision making by the public, technical users or researchers.

The goal is for users to be able to find, access, and use water data and related information, including water quantity, water quality, and water use. Water data topics include water quality, water quantity, water use, climate, energy, ecosystems & wildlife, natural hazards, water planning, and infrastructure.

Discover More