NM HM22

Requests the New Mexico Association of Counties and the New Mexico Municipal League inform their members about the benefits of forming flood control districts under the Flood Control District Act (Chapter 72, Article 18 NMSA 1978)

Cites recent significant flood damage to communities throughout New Mexico as justification for increased awareness of flood control options

Notes that wildfire destruction of forests and vegetation increases flood damage potential, with climate change contributing to higher wildfire risk in the state

Directs that copies of the memorial be transmitted to the executive directors of both the New Mexico Association of Counties and the New Mexico Municipal League