Bill > HB569

This bill appropriates $10 million from the New Mexico state general fund to the Department of Environment for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, specifically for planning, designing, and constructing the Beacon-Bisti-N9 regional water line and Cutter Lateral 371/Interstate 40 project. The funding will be available for expenditure during fiscal years 2026 through 2028 and is designed to provide a critical water supply to twelve Navajo chapters: Coyote Canyon, Tse'ii'ahi', Nahodishgish, Crownpoint, Becenti, Lake Valley, White Rock, Little Water, Casamero Lake, Smith Lake, Baca/Prewitt, and Thoreau. Any funds not spent or committed by the end of fiscal year 2028 will be returned to the state's general fund. The bill recognizes the project's importance in addressing water infrastructure needs for these Navajo communities, which likely have limited access to reliable water resources.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=569&year=25