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New rules to combat the spread of aquatic invasive species in New Mexico went into effect July 11, 2017. Changes include:
Watercraft owners are required to stop at an inspection station whenever one is set up and in operation.
Mandatory inspection and, if necessary, decontamination is required of all out-of-state registered watercraft or watercraft re-entering the state of New Mexico.
All boaters are required to "pull the plug" and completely drain watercraft when transporting on a New Mexico roadway.