HOUSE MEMORIAL 22

57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2026

INTRODUCED BY

Cynthia Borrego and Joseph L. Sanchez and Anita Gonzales

 

 

 

 

 

A MEMORIAL

REQUESTING THAT LOCAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS BE ADVISED OF THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTS AND THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT ACT TO CREATE LOCAL AND REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTS.

 

     WHEREAS, communities throughout the state have experienced significant flood damage during the past few years; and

     WHEREAS, the potential for flood damage is increased as a result of wildfires that destroy forests and other cover vegetation; and

     WHEREAS, the potential for wildfires in New Mexico has increased due to the effects of climate change; and

     WHEREAS, flood control districts can be an effective means of preparing for and dealing with flooding; and

     WHEREAS, the Flood Control District Act, Chapter 72, Article 18 NMSA 1978, provides a means for the formation of local and regional flood control districts; and

     WHEREAS, local and regional governments may not be aware of the availability of the Flood Control District Act as a means for the formation of local and regional flood control districts;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the New Mexico association of counties and the New Mexico municipal league be requested to advise their members of the benefits that may be obtained through the formation of flood control districts and the availability of the Flood Control District Act, Chapter 72, Article 18 NMSA 1978, as a vehicle for forming local and regional flood control districts; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the executive director of the New Mexico association of counties and the executive director of the New Mexico municipal league.

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