N.M. Stat. § 73-2-55
[Joint spillways or degaguas; use of water; authority of
majority of mayordomos.]
The majority of the mayordomos of said ditches of the joint drainage, shall be
authorized to make arrangements with said owners of land regarding the use of said
excess waters, and the result of said arrangements shall be for the benefit of all ditches
that may discharge the water upon such drainage.