Senate Memorial 11 recognizes the critical role of water resources for the future of rural communities in Taos County and across New Mexico. It highlights the expected decline in freshwater availability for various sectors, including agriculture and economic development, and emphasizes the need for the Water Quality Control Commission to hear a petition from Taos County regarding the reuse of treated produced water. The memorial underscores the potential for New Mexico to lead in technology sectors like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, which require sustainable water and energy resources.

The memorial requests that the Water Quality Control Commission consider the scientific evidence supporting the beneficial reuse of treated produced water and act on the petition within ninety days of its submission, with hearings to be held in Questa. It aims to affirm the importance of produced water as an asset for economic development and the protection of freshwater resources, particularly in rural areas facing challenges in resource management. Copies of the memorial will be sent to various state officials and local leaders to ensure awareness and support for the initiative.