NMISC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) will meet at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, 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 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 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.
“This meeting is about moving from ideas to a clear set of expectations for how re-envisioned regional planning will work,” Hannah Riseley-White, NMISC Director said. “The goal is a durable rule that will support regions and provide a practical foundation for planning.”
The proposed rule follows an engagement process led through the Main Stream New Mexico campaign, including 16 open house public meetings held statewide and an online option, with more than 2,300 New Mexicans contributing points that helped inform the proposed rule. Once finalized, the rule will guide the creation of regional water security planning councils across New Mexico.
The meeting agenda and link to join virtually, along with rulemaking materials, including the proposed rule and docketed documents, are available online at https://www.ose.nm.gov/RulesRegs/rulemaking.php
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