SWS Awardees
Strategic Water Supply Program
The Strategic Water Supply Act (NMSA 72-12C-1 et seq.) establishes the Strategic Water Supply (SWS) Program to protect New Mexico’s freshwater resources through the development and management of brackish water. The Act authorizes the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the Office of the State Engineer (OSE) to enter into contracts and award grants for projects that utilize treated brackish water. The program is supported by an initial $40 million appropriation to launch statewide efforts.
Partner Spotlight
Alamo Navajo School Board, Inc. (ANSBI)
Alamo Navajo School Board, Inc. (ANSBI) is helping strengthen water access and infrastructure for the Alamo Navajo community. Through Strategic Water Supply funding, ANSBI is advancing a small-scale brackish water treatment project designed to improve water reliability, public health, and long-term community resilience.
This effort supports more sustainable water management in a region with limited freshwater resources and helps expand dependable access to safe water for residents.
Learn MoreAlamo Navajo School Board ($1.83M)
Socorro County
Construction of a small-scale brackish water treatment plant to improve public health, water security, and community self-sufficiency.
City of Anthony ($1.41M)
Dona Ana County
Environmental analysis and testing for a brackish groundwater pilot, producing scalable recommendations and a permitting roadmap for statewide use.
Village of Cuba ($11.7M)
Sandoval County
Design of a first-of-its-kind zero-waste desalination facility estimated to produce 518,000 gallons of potable water per day while generating jobs and revenue.
University of New Mexico ($400K)
Bernalillo County
Statewide evaluation of economic and environmental tradeoffs associated with brackish water management.
Pueblo of Laguna ($6.0M)
Sandoval County
Tribal-led feasibility study to characterize brackish water resources and support long-term water resilience.
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology ($1.58M)
Socorro County
Advanced membrane research to recover over 98% high-purity water while reducing brine waste and supporting clean-energy supply chains.
Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University ($3.0M)
Dona Ana County
Establishment of a Brine Valorization Accelerator Hub to convert waste brines into valuable products and build a statewide water-technology ecosystem.
WSP (TBD)
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Summary coming soon.
Harmony (TBD)
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Pending (TBD)
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