In April 2019, New Mexico passed the Water Data Act,
the second state in the country to enact a policy that directs integration and access to water data.
New Mexico Water Data Act
New Mexico agencies, led by the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (NMBGMR) developed the New Mexico Water Data Service. This was achieved in partnership with four other state agencies: the New Mexico Stream Commission (ISC), the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer (OSE), the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), and the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD).
The New Mexico Water Data Service provides users with access to water data, tools, and information of many types from New Mexico, including water quality, water quantity, and water use.