Environmental
New Mexico's Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) issues water rights and allocations. A developer in Albuquerque must secure adequate water rights before receiving a:
AReal estate license
BSubdivision plat approval and building permits✓ Correct
CTitle insurance commitment
DEnvironmental Phase I assessment
Explanation
New Mexico requires developers to demonstrate water rights availability before plat approval and building permits are issued. Adequate water supply is a prerequisite for subdivision approval.
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