Series V: Rio Grande Compact Commission records, 1939.
Series
Content Note
From the Collection:
As of 2000 collection consists of records of the New Mexico State Engineer, its predecessor the Territorial Engineer, and the Interstate Stream Commission, which is a statutorily separate agency coordinated and directed by the State Engineer (1888-1992). Includes biennial reports (1932-1978), one annual report from 1979, minutes, legal documents, publications, and ledger books. Most of the records concern water rights, water conservation, irrigation, flood control, and water resources. Includes materials on the Rio Grande, and the Colorado, Pecos, Gila, and Canadian Rivers. Also within the collection are research materials from various cases administered by the State Engineer, with many involving Indian tribes, especially the Mescelaro Apache Indians.
Dates
- 1939.
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English.
Access Restrictions
Access is restricted to original territorial records that have been microfilmed. Use microfilm only.
Extent
From the Collection: 136 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State Records Center and Archives Repository