New Mexico § 71-9-2 Findings and purpose

New Mexico Statutes

§ 71-9-2 — Findings and purpose

New Mexico § 71-9-2

Ch. 71Energy and Minerals

Art. 9Geothermal Resources Development

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 71-9-2 (2026).

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The legislature finds that the people of New Mexico have a direct interest in the development of geothermal resources and that the state should exercise its power and jurisdiction through the division to require that geothermal resources be explored, developed and produced in such a manner as to safeguard life, health, property, natural resources and the public welfare and to encourage maximum economic recovery.

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The legislature finds that the people of New Mexico have a direct interest in the development of geothermal resources and that the state should exercise its power and jurisdiction through the division to require that geothermal resources be explored, developed and produced in such a manner as to safeguard life, health, property, natural resources and the public welfare and to encourage maximum economic recovery.