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The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) is authorized by statute to do any and all things necessary to protect, conserve and develop the waters of the state, including representing the state of New Mexico’s interests in the allocations made to New Mexico under the Colorado River and Upper Colorado River Basin compacts.  In addition, the NMISC looks after the interest of all Colorado River water users within the State of New Mexico.  The use of Colorado River water is vital to the economic health and public welfare of the state of New Mexico and its citizens and includes water used for municipal and industrial, irrigation, and tribal purposes while providing fish and wildlife, recreational and environmental benefits within the San Juan, Little Colorado, Gila and Rio Grande basins.