New Mexico Water Assets

Name: New Mexico Water Asset Intelligence
Creator: Hi3 Water

Southwest

New Mexico's arid climate makes water rights extremely valuable. The Rio Grande, Pecos River, and deep basin aquifers are primary sources.

Prior Appropriation48 counties tracked2682 active alerts

85,865

Total Assets

54.1

Avg WIS

44,632

Verified

High WIS (75+)

New Mexico Water Intelligence Report

Hi3 Water tracks 85,865 water assets across New Mexico, spanning 48 counties and 7 distinct asset types. The average Water Intelligence Score (WIS) across New Mexico is 54.1/100, with 4 assets scoring in the high-value range (75+). New Mexico operates under Prior Appropriation water law, which directly affects water rights acquisition and asset valuation in this state.

The dominant water asset type in New Mexico is Well (39,980 assets, avg WIS 46.3). The highest concentration is in Lea County with 3,820 tracked assets.

2,682 active regulatory alerts are currently tracked in New Mexico, including EPA violations, drought declarations, and state water board enforcement actions. Always check the regulatory intelligence for any asset before making acquisition decisions.

Data sources: USGS Water Data, EPA ECHO, state water boards, and verified field reports. Water Intelligence Scores are computed across flow rate, geological stability, legal accessibility, sustainability, and rarity. Report last updated: June 29, 2026.