Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

This bill settles water rights disputes involving the Ohkay Owingeh pueblo in New Mexico. It officially approves a water rights agreement between the pueblo, New Mexico, and other parties regarding water from the Rio Chama Stream System. The bill creates a trust fund that can be used for water infrastructure projects like production, treatment, and delivery systems. It also specifies what water rights the pueblo has and describes which legal claims will be waived or kept by the pueblo and the United States.

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