Water rights in New Mexico

Hi folks, I'm looking to buy a large parcel of ag-zoned land in northern NM and permaculture my little heart out.    I'm having trouble reaching anyone in the state's Dept of Making You Sad who can tell me what the deal is around pond-building in the state.   I was originally looking at Colorado but it seems like a regulatory nightmare up there.   They're draining ponds left and right.   How does NM compare?  

In New Mexico (and other places I’m sure..) it depends where you are, and who you are. Here is the “official” code anyway.

https://casetext.com/regulation/new-mexico-administrative-code/title-19-natural-resources-and-wildlife/chapter-26-surface-water/part-2-administration/section-1926215-ponds-and-other-impoundments

I would suggest contacting someone county-wise.

Here in Texas, that is the way it is done.