Environmental
New Mexico's acequia systems are subject to which governance structure?
AFederal Bureau of Reclamation control only
BCommunity governance by elected acequia commissioners (mayordomo system) under state law✓ Correct
CControl by the Army Corps of Engineers
DOwnership by the state of New Mexico
Explanation
Acequias in New Mexico are governed by elected commissioners (commissioners and a mayordomo who manages water distribution) under the New Mexico Acequia Act, preserving their traditional community governance structure.
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