State of New Mexico v. City of Las Vegas
New Mexico Supreme Court
135 N.M. 375, 89 P.3d 47 (2004)
- Written by Oni Harton, JD
Facts
The City of Las Vegas (city) (defendant) relied on its pueblo water right in planning, constructing, and operating its water system for decades. The State of New Mexico (state) (plaintiff) challenged the existence of pueblo water rights in New Mexico.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Serna, J.)
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