Senate committee backs 6‑year water‑conservation curriculum pilot for high schools

Feb 6, 2025

Senate Bill 60 would fund a six‑year pilot to develop and deliver water‑management and conservation curricula in five to six New Mexico school districts, using grants administered by the Public Education Department and reporting to the Legislative Education Study Committee.

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Senate Bill 60, sponsored by Senator Michael Padilla, received a committee recommendation for a ‘‘do pass’’ after supporters described a six‑year pilot to integrate practical water‑management and conservation courses into participating high schools.

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