The land sets conditions for growth; communities turn those conditions into livelihoods and places worth protecting. Use this library to verify a fact, explore a map, or find the public agency responsible for a site. Check the source's date and geography before applying it to a local project.

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Energy & Minerals

Check production trends, mineral context, and state renewable-energy planning without treating proposed facilities as operating assets.

County ProductionNew Mexico Oil Conservation Division StatisticsFind reported county oil, gas, and injection data; note each series' reporting lag.Open Source ↗PotashBLM New Mexico Potash OverviewUnderstand the Carlsbad district and federal co-development framework.Open Source ↗Mineral DataUSGS Potash Statistics and InformationFind the dated U.S. potash commodity series and its New Mexico production context.Open Source ↗Energy PlanningNew Mexico Renewable Energy OverviewDistinguish distributed and utility-scale renewable projects and find state program information.Open Source ↗
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Water, Agriculture & Working Lands

Follow official water and agricultural data, then confirm local rights, supply, and site conditions with the responsible partner.

Water RightsNew Mexico Office of the State EngineerResearch state water rights, water use, and hydrographic information.Open Source ↗Water DataNew Mexico Water Data InitiativeDiscover shared water datasets; check measure, geography, and date.Open Source ↗County AgricultureUSDA 2022 Census of Agriculture County ProfilesCompare the five counties' farm and land-use profiles from the same census year.Open Source ↗
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Environmental Conditions & Hazards

Use official layers as a screening tool; a project still needs site-specific review.

Environmental MapsNew Mexico Environment Department Maps and DataLocate state environmental maps and datasets and read the layer limitations.Open Source ↗Flood HazardsFEMA National Flood Hazard LayerScreen mapped flood hazards and confirm site conditions before design.Open Source ↗Forests & FireLincoln National ForestFind current forest alerts, planning, recreation, and stewardship information.Open Source ↗
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Parks, Heritage & Visitor Planning

Pair visitation data with current operating information and cultural stewardship.

Visitor DataNational Park Service Visitor Use StatisticsCompare published visitation records by park and reporting year.Open Source ↗Park AccessWhite Sands National Park Visit PlanningCheck current access, safety, and visitor information before suggesting an itinerary.Open Source ↗Park AccessCarlsbad Caverns National Park Visit PlanningCheck cave-entry, reservation, safety, and program information.Open Source ↗Cultural ResourcesNew Mexico Historic Preservation DivisionFind state preservation programs and guidance for historic and archaeological places.Open Source ↗