N.M. Admin. Code § 19.15.16.11 - DEFECTIVE CASING OR CEMENTING
If a well appears to have a defective casing program or faultily cemented or corroded casing that will permit or may create underground waste or contamination of fresh waters, the operator shall give written notice to the division within five working days and proceed with diligence to use the appropriate method and means to eliminate the hazard. If the hazard of waste or contamination of fresh water cannot be eliminated, the operator shall properly plug and abandon the well.
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