Albuquerque Journal reporter Theresa Davis wrote a news item about the new appointments to the Interstate Stream Commission. Stacy Timmons, hydrologist at the Bureau of Geology, is among the seven new members of the commission.

The Interstate Stream Commission has broad powers to investigate, protect, conserve, and develop New Mexico’s waters including both interstate and intrastate stream systems. The Commission’s authority under state law includes negotiating with other states to settle interstate stream controversies. 

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New stream commission key to governor’s water plans

Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham’s recent move to replace seven Interstate Stream Commission members could change how water issues are handled in New Mexico.

ISC director Rolf Schmidt-Petersen, whom the governor appointed in June, said he was excited about the new group.

“They all bring a tremendous amount of experience,” Schmidt-Petersen said of the appointees, adding that each person has in-depth knowledge about state, federal and tribal water issues.

The new ISC director said the commission’s focus is interstate water compacts and water planning in New Mexico.

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