Pursuant to Section 72-8-1 NMSA, the water master shall have the right to enter private or public lands in order to:
- A. install, inspect, read, and adjust measuring devices and require the replacement or repair of such measuring devices;
- B. inspect and adjust headgates or require the repair of such headgates;
- C. make seepage evaluations;
- D. conduct inspections of canals, wells, wasteways or sluiceways;
- E. prevent waste and prevent illegal water use;
- F. cap, lock or otherwise temporarily disable any mechanism for illegal diversion; and
- G. perform such other duties as are required to accomplish administration.
[19.25.13.25 NMAC - N, 12/30/2004]