NM’s New State Engineer

3.25.2022 – New Mexico has a new water boss under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. State Engineer Mike Hamman spoke with correspondent Laura Paskus about the state’s current water challenges, climate change, and infrastructure funding. They also talked about the cannabis industry and the demands it may place on water supplies and why New Mexico’s top water official is required to be a registered professional engineer.

Correspondent: Laura Paskus

Guest: Mike Hamman, New Mexico State Engineer

For More Information:

NM Office of the State Engineer/Interstate Stream Commission – Office of the State Engineer

NM 50-Year State Water Plan – Office of the State Engineer

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