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N.M. Stat. § 3-5-1 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 3-5-1
§ 3-5-1. Municipal consolidation; commissioners; ordinances; special election; declaration of consolidation; payment of bonded indebtedness or judgment levy
Status: in_force

A. Whenever any two or more contiguous municipalities wish to consolidate as one municipality, the governing body of each municipality shall appoint three commissioners who shall prepare the terms for consolidation and submit the terms for consolidation to the respective governing bodies. If each governing body approves the terms for consolidation, it shall adopt an ordinance declaring approval of the terms for consolidation and shall provide for an election on the question of consolidation. The election shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Local Election Act.

B. If a majority of the votes cast in each municipality favors consolidation, the governing body of each municipality shall declare, by ordinance, that consolidation has been approved between the municipalities and proceed to consolidate under the terms for consolidation. The municipal clerk of each municipality shall notify the secretary of finance and administration and the secretary of taxation and revenue that the consolidation has been approved by the electorate. If the question of consolidating the municipalities fails to receive a majority vote favoring consolidation in any one of the municipalities, the consolidation shall fail.

C. If on the day of the election on consolidation any municipality proposing to consolidate has outstanding indebtedness or a judgment payable from a tax on property and the consolidation is approved, a tax sufficient to pay the interest and principal on such indebtedness or judgment shall continue to be levied on the property within the boundary of the municipality as it existed on the day of the election on the question of consolidation. Indebtedness created by the issuance of revenue bonds and the current obligations of each municipality shall be assumed by the consolidated municipality. The consolidated municipality may refund the indebtedness of the municipalities that are consolidated.

D. Certified copies of the entire proceedings for consolidation shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality so consolidated, the county clerk and the secretary of state. When certified copies of the consolidation have been filed as required in this section, the consolidation is complete.
N.M. Stat. § 4-55A-24 — NM Code / Chapter 4 / Article 55A / Section 4-55A-24
§ 4-55A-24. Improvement district; foreclosure; trustee may purchase at foreclosure of liens; contents of bid
Status: in_force

Any delinquent assessment has the effect of a mortgage and shall be foreclosed and sold in the manner provided by law for the foreclosure of mortgages on real estate. In any action seeking the foreclosure of a lien against any tract or parcel of land assessed by a county for the construction of any project after either or both assignable certificates or bonds have been issued, if there is no other purchaser for the tract or parcel of land having a delinquent assessment, the county as trustee of the fund from which the assignable certificates or bonds are to be paid, may:

A. purchase the tract or parcel of land sold at the foreclosure sale; and

B. bid, in lieu of cash, the full amount of the assessment, interest, penalties, attorneys' fees and costs found by the court to be due and payable under the ordinance creating the lien and any cost taxed by the court in the foreclosure proceedings against the property ordered sold.
N.M. Stat. § 1-8-18 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 8 / Section 1-8-18
§ 1-8-18. Primary election law; who may become a candidate
Status: in_force

A. No person shall become a candidate for nomination by a political party or have the person's name printed on the primary election ballot unless the person's record of voter registration shows:

(1) affiliation with that political party on the date of the secretary of state's general election proclamation; and

(2) residence in the district of the office for which the person is a candidate on the date of the secretary of state's general election proclamation or in the case of a person seeking the office of United States senator or United States representative, residence within New Mexico on the date of the secretary of state's general election proclamation.

B. A voter may challenge the candidacy of a person seeking nomination by a political party for the reason that the person does not meet the requirements of Subsection A of this section by filing a petition in the district court within ten days after the last day for filing a declaration of candidacy or a statement of candidacy for convention designation. The district court shall hear and render a decision on the matter within ten days after the filing of the petition. The decision of the district court may be appealed to the supreme court within five days after the decision is rendered. The supreme court shall hear and render a decision on the appeal forthwith.
N.M. Stat. § 72-4B-4 — NM Code / Chapter 72 / Article 4B / Section 72-4B-4
§ 72-4B-4. Water data account
Status: in_force

The board of regents of the New Mexico institute of mining and technology shall establish a “water data account” to receive appropriations from the legislature and gifts, grants or donations for the bureau of geology and mineral resources to carry out the purposes of the Water Data Act.
N.M. Stat. § 28-17-2 — NM Code / Chapter 28 / Article 17 / Section 28-17-2
§ 28-17-2. Purpose
Status: in_force

The legislature recognizes that the state agency on aging [aging and long-term services department] pursuant to a grant from the federal government has established an office of the state long-term care ombudsman. The legislature declares that it is the public policy of this state to encourage community contact and involvement with patients, residents and clients of long-term care facilities. The legislature finds that in order to comply with the federal Older Americans Act 1 and to effectively assist patients, residents and clients of long-term care facilities in the assertion of their civil and human rights, the structure, powers and duties of the office of the state long-term care ombudsman shall be specifically defined.
N.M. Stat. § 1-3-1 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 1-3-1
§ 1-3-1. Nature of a precinct; maps
Status: in_force

A. Each precinct as nearly as practicable shall be composed of contiguous and compact areas having clearly definable boundaries. All precinct boundaries shall comply with the provisions of the Precinct Boundary Adjustment Act.

B. A precinct shall be divided or its boundaries adjusted if the precinct has had more than:

(1) seven hundred fifty votes cast by voters of that precinct at a general election, based on the two most recent general elections; or

(2) two thousand five hundred persons residing within the boundaries of the precinct, based on the most recent federal decennial census.

C. A precinct may be combined with another precinct or its boundaries adjusted if the precinct has had less than:

(1) one hundred votes cast by voters of that precinct at a general election, based on the two most recent general elections; or

(2) five hundred persons residing within the boundaries of the precinct, based on the most recent federal decennial census.

D. A precinct shall not be combined with an adjoining precinct as provided in Subsection C of this section if the combination of the two precincts would:

(1) violate the maximum votes cast or population requirements of Subsection B of this section; or

(2) cross any local, state or federal district or districted boundary lines.

E. The secretary of state shall provide and maintain a suitable map showing the current geographical boundaries with designation of each precinct, local government, representative district and senatorial district in the county. The size and form of such maps shall be prescribed by the secretary of state. A word description of the geographical boundaries shall be attached to each map, along with a description of the changes from the previous map of the area. The map, with attached description, is a public record.
N.M. Stat. § 76-7B-5 — NM Code / Chapter 76 / Article 7B / Section 76-7B-5
§ 76-7B-5. Committee created
Status: in_force

A. There is created the “rangeland protection advisory committee”. The following persons or their designees shall be members: the director of the New Mexico department of agriculture, the chairman of the range improvement task force, college of agriculture of New Mexico state university, the commissioner of public lands, the director of the department of game and fish, the secretary of natural resources, the dean of the college of agriculture at New Mexico state university and the director of the environmental improvement division of the health and environment department [department of environment]. The committee shall coordinate its activities and insofar as possible involve the state director of the United States bureau of land management, the regional forester of the United States forest service, the bureau of Indian affairs and the state conservationist of the United States soil conservation service. The chairman will appoint one additional member for a one-year term to be selected from the ranching industry. The director of the New Mexico department of agriculture shall serve as chairman.

B. The chairman shall call meetings of the committee and prescribe the time and place of each meeting.

C. To facilitate cooperation and coordination, the committee shall:

(1) meet upon the call of the chairman to develop mutually acceptable general guidelines to be followed for all rangeland protection projects conducted by the department under the Rangeland Protection Act; and

(2) be convened at least once annually to discuss rangeland protection projects conducted during the preceding year and to provide updated recommendations and guidance for future projects as necessitated by, but not limited to, changes in available funding, laws or technology.

D. The department shall provide the administrative staff and facilities needed by the rangeland protection advisory committee.
N.M. Stat. § 9-21-12 — NM Code / Chapter 9 / Article 21 / Section 9-21-12
§ 9-21-12. Program services division; duties
Status: in_force

The program services division shall provide program implementation and support for field programs and services.
N.M. Stat. § 1-2-16 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 1-2-16
§ 1-2-16. Election board; messengers; compensation
Status: in_force

A. Members of an election board and messengers shall be compensated for their services at an hourly rate set by the secretary of state; provided that the rate in each county shall not be less than the federal minimum hourly wage rate nor more than four hundred dollars ($400) for an election day; and provided further that the rate may differentiate among the presiding judge, election judges, election clerks and messengers. Election board members and messengers shall be paid for training and may additionally be paid mileage as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act each way over the usually traveled route when an election board member or messenger travels by private vehicle.

B. Members of an election board and messengers assigned to alternate voting or alternate mobile voting locations or absent voter precincts may be compensated at an hourly rate set by the county clerk.

C. Compensation shall be paid within thirty days following the date of election.

D. For purposes of determining eligibility for membership in the public employees retirement association and pursuant to the provisions of Subsection B of Section 10-11-3 NMSA 1978 , election board members and messengers are designated as seasonal employees.
N.M. Stat. § 76-7-21 — NM Code / Chapter 76 / Article 7 / Section 76-7-21
§ 76-7-21. Results of election to dissolve noxious weed control district
Status: in_force

Returns of the election shall be made to the board of county commissioners acting as governing body of the district, which shall canvass the returns and enter an order declaring the results of the election. If a majority of the votes cast at the election are against dissolution of the district, no further election on the proposition shall be held for a period of two years thereafter. If a majority of the votes cast are in favor of the dissolution of the district, the board shall enter an order declaring the district to be dissolved, and thereafter the board shall not exercise any further powers except to terminate the affairs of the district.
N.M. Stat. § 1-6B-14 — NM Code / Chapter 1 / Article 6B / Section 1-6B-14
§ 1-6B-14. Absentee ballots; reports
Status: in_force

A. Within thirty days following a general election, the county clerk shall report to the secretary of state the number of absentee ballots transmitted in the general election to uniformed-service voters and overseas voters for the election and the number of those ballots returned, rejected or counted.

B. Within ninety days following a general election, the secretary of state shall report to the federal election assistance commission the combined absentee ballot numbers submitted by the counties pursuant to this section.
N.M. Stat. § 4-38-18 — NM Code / Chapter 4 / Article 38 / Section 4-38-18
§ 4-38-18. Management in general
Status: in_force

To represent the county and have the care of the county property and the management of the interest of the county in all cases where no other provision is made by law.
N.M. Stat. § 73-16-26 — NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 16 / Section 73-16-26
§ 73-16-26. Bond of county treasurer
Status: in_force

Before receiving the assessment records, the treasurer of each county into which the district extends, shall furnish a corporate surety company bond, at the expense of the district, executed to the district, in a sum not less than the probable amount to be collected by him for the district during any one year, conditioned that said treasurer shall as hereinbefore provided pay over and account for all assessments so collected by him. Said bond after approval by the board shall be deposited with the clerk who shall produce the same for inspection and use as evidence whenever and wherever lawfully required so to do.
N.M. Stat. § 17-2-46 — NM Code / Chapter 17 / Article 2 / Section 17-2-46
§ 17-2-46. Enforcement; powers of conservation officers
Status: in_force

A. The director, each conservation officer, each sheriff in his respective county and each member of the New Mexico state police shall enforce the Wildlife Conservation Act and with probable cause shall:

(1) seize any wildlife, including any wild mammal, bird, amphibian, reptile, fish, mollusk or crustacean held in violation of the Wildlife Conservation Act;

(2) arrest any person whom he knows to be guilty of a violation of the Wildlife Conservation Act; and

(3) open, enter and examine all camps, cars, vehicles, tents, packs, boxes, barrels and packages where he has reason to believe any game or fish taken or held in violation of the Wildlife Conservation Act is to be found, and seize it.

B. Any warrant for the arrest of a person shall be issued upon sworn complaint, the same as in other criminal cases, and any search warrant shall issue upon a written showing of probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, describing the places to be searched or the persons or things to be seized.

C. Conservation officers under the direction of the director may establish checking stations at points along established roads as needed.
N.M. Stat. § 59A-18-21 — NM Code / Chapter 59A / Article 18 / Section 59A-18-21
§ 59A-18-21. Validity, construction of noncomplying forms
Status: in_force

A. A policy delivered or issued for delivery after the effective date of the Insurance Code to any person in this state in violation of the Insurance Code but otherwise binding on the insurer, shall be held valid, but shall be construed as provided in the Insurance Code.

B. Any condition, omission or provision not in compliance with the requirements of the Insurance Code and contained in any policy, rider or endorsement issued after the effective date of the Insurance Code and otherwise valid shall not thereby be rendered invalid but shall be interpreted and applied in accordance with such condition, omission or provision as would have applied had the same been in full compliance with the Insurance Code.
N.M. Stat. § 77-13-4 — NM Code / Chapter 77 / Article 13 / Section 77-13-4
§ 77-13-4. Owner unknown; publication and posting of notice
Status: in_force

A. If the director is unable to determine from the records and description who is the owner or probable owner of an estray, the director shall publish at least once in some publication in general circulation in the county in which the estray animal was picked up, the publication to be designated by the board, a notice of the estray.

B. For an estray that is not an equine, the notice shall give a description of the animal, shall state when and where the animal was impounded and shall give notice that unless the animal is claimed by the legal owner within five days after the publication of the notice, the animal shall be sold by the board for the benefit of the owner when found.

C. For an estray that is an equine, the notice shall give a description of the equine and shall:

(1) state when and where the equine was impounded and shall give notice that, unless the equine is claimed by the legal owner within five days after publication of the notice, a registered equine rescue or retirement facility shall be given the right of first refusal to purchase the equine for an ownership transfer fee equal to all actual costs incurred by the impounding agency in caring for the equine while the equine was impounded; and

(2) give notice that if a registered equine rescue or retirement facility is unable or unwilling to purchase the equine, the board shall auction the equine through a sealed-bid process administered by the board and established in rule and that if the equine is not purchased through the sealed-bid process, the board may pursue an alternative placement for care with a last resort option to humanely euthanize the equine by a licensed veterinarian.
N.M. Stat. § 7-9-53 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 7 / Article 9 / Section 7-9-53
§ 7-9-53. Deduction; gross receipts tax; sale or lease of real property and lease of manufactured homes
Status: in_force

A. Receipts from the sale or lease of real property and from the lease of a manufactured home as provided in Subsection B of this section, other than receipts from the sale or lease of oil, natural gas or mineral interests exempted by Section 7-9-32 NMSA 1978 , may be deducted from gross receipts. However, that portion of the receipts from the sale of real property which is attributable to improvements constructed on the real property by the seller in the ordinary course of his construction business may not be deducted from gross receipts.

B. Receipts from the rental of a manufactured home for a period of at least one month may be deducted from gross receipts. Receipts received by hotels, motels, rooming houses, campgrounds, guest ranches, trailer parks or similar facilities, except receipts received by trailer parks from the rental of a space for a manufactured home or recreational vehicle for a period of at least one month, from lodgers, guests, roomers or occupants are not receipts from leasing real property for the purposes of this section.

C. Receipts attributable to the inclusion of furniture or appliances furnished as part of a leased or rented dwelling house, manufactured home or apartment by the landlord or lessor may be deducted from gross receipts.
N.M. Stat. § 22-2-2.1 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 2 / Section 22-2-2.1
§ 22-2-2.1. Additional department duties; waiver of certain requirements
Status: in_force

A. The department shall approve all reasonable requests to waive the following for all public schools that exceed educational standards as determined by the department:

(1) accreditation review requirements as provided in Section 22-2-2 NMSA 1978;

(2) the length of the school day requirement as provided in Section 22-2-8.1 NMSA 1978;

(3) the individual class load requirement as provided in Section 22-10A-20 NMSA 1978;

(4) the subject area requirement as provided in Section 22-13-1 NMSA 1978; and

(5) purchase of instructional material from the department-approved multiple list requirement as provided in Section 22-15-8 NMSA 1978 .

B. Upon receiving a waiver request from a school that exceeds educational standards and in addition to the requirements set forth in Subsection A of this section, the department may waive:

(1) the graduation requirement as provided in Section 22-13-1.1 NMSA 1978;

(2) evaluation standards for school personnel; and

(3) other requirements of the Public School Code that impede innovation in education if the waiver request is supported by the teachers at the requesting school and the requesting school's local school board.

C. Waivers granted pursuant to this section shall begin in the school year following that in which a public school exceeds educational standards and may remain in effect as long as the school continues to exceed educational standards.

D. The department shall only waive requirements that do not conflict with the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 or rules adopted pursuant to that act.
N.M. Stat. § 61-17A-4.1 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 17A / Section 61-17A-4.1
§ 61-17A-4.1. Hairstyling defined
Status: in_force

Hairstyling includes any one or any combination of the following practices when done upon the upper part of the male or female human body for cosmetic purposes for the public generally, using the hands or manual, mechanical or electrical implements or appliances:

A. cleansing, massaging or stimulating the scalp with oils, creams, lotions or other cosmetic or chemical preparations;

B. applying cosmetic or chemical preparations, antiseptics, powders, oils, clays or lotions to the scalp;

C. cutting, arranging, applying hair extensions to or styling the hair by any means;

D. cleansing, coloring, lightening, waving or straightening the hair with cosmetic or chemical preparations; or

E. trimming a person's beard.
N.M. Stat. § 47-8-9 — NM Code / Chapter 47 / Article 8 / Section 47-8-9
§ 47-8-9. Exemptions
Status: in_force

Unless created to avoid the application of the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act, the following arrangements are exempted by that act:

A. residence at an institution, public or private, if incidental to detention or the provision of medical, geriatric, counseling, religious, educational when room and board are an entity or similar service;

B. occupancy under a contract of sale of a dwelling unit or the property of which it is part, if the occupant is the purchaser or a person who succeeds to his interest;

C. occupancy by a member of a fraternal or social organization in the portion of a structure operated for the benefit of the organization;

D. transient occupancy in a hotel or motel;

E. occupancy by an employee of an owner pursuant to a written rental or employment agreement that specifies the employee's right to occupancy is conditional upon employment in and about the premises; and

F. occupancy under a rental agreement covering premises used by the occupant primarily for agricultural purposes.