Your Guide to A Sustainable Shared Water Future In New Mexico

The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) will meet Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. via Zoom to consider the Water Security Planning Act proposed rule, which would revitalize regional water planning and promote a sustainable shared water future in New Mexico.

The proposed rule, presented by the NMISC Water Planning Program to the commission in Oct. 2025, would establish a statewide framework for regional water security planning, including processes and criteria for convening regional planning councils and developing regional water security plans.

As the final step in the rulemaking process, the nine-member commission on Jan. 23 will consider the hearing record as it decides whether to adopt, amend or reject the proposed rule. The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) concluded its three-day public hearing on the proposed rule on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. In advance of the Jan. 23 meeting, the commission has been reviewing testimony, exhibits and public comment submitted through the rulemaking process.

The meeting agenda and link to join virtually, along with rulemaking materials, including the proposed rule and docketed documents, are available using the link below.