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.

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Water Quality

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

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Water Use

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

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Water Planning

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

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Energy

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

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Ecosystems and Wildlife

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

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Natural Hazards

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

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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.

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Climate Data

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

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USDA Engages Public for Input on Water Quantity in the West

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public input about water quantity in the west related to existing Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs.

2021 Data Analysis Cohort Sprints Announced

ELGL is excited to announce two 2021 Data Analysis Cohorts, a pair of six-week skills-based cohorts for local governments interested in refreshing their basic data analysis skills or exploring the technologies available for data analysis work.

Internet of Water Upcoming Webinars

The Internet of Water’s Peer-to-Peer Network is a dynamic community of practice designed to connect people from across the nation, promote best practices around modern water data infrastructure, and share successes and lessons learned.

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.

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