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Vegetation Removal Application

Residents may request the removal of vegetation within Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) rights-of-way. All requests must meet MRGCD criteria for request approval. Typical processing period is 3-6 months.

Terms & Conditions
By submitting your application, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD):
  • You understand that application submission does not guarantee request approval.
  • You have read and understand NM State Statute §73-2-10:
      • “All plants of any description growing on the banks of said ditches, or acequias, shall belong to the owners of the land through which said ditches or acequias run.”
  • You understand that the MRGCD does not always own the land through which ditches and acequias run.
  • You understand that you have the right to exercise self-help and trim vegetation overhanging your property line at the property line.
  • You understand that the MRGCD will not trim or remove vegetation from private property.
  • You understand you am not permitted to remove vegetation on MRGCD property without written approval and consent of the MRGCD.