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N.M. Stat. § 1-12-38 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 1 / Article 12 / Section 1-12-38
§ 1-12-38. Voting machines; printomatic voting machine; admittance of watchers and candidates; proclamation of results
Status: in_force

During the reading of the results of the votes cast, any candidate or watcher who desires to be present shall be admitted to the polling place. The proclamation of the result of the votes cast shall be distinctly announced by the presiding judge, who shall read the name of each candidate and the vote registered on the printed returns. The presiding judge shall also read the vote cast for and against each constitutional amendment or other question submitted. During the proclamation, ample opportunity shall be given to any person lawfully present to compare the result so proclaimed with the printed returns, and any necessary corrections shall then and there be made by the precinct board.
N.M. Stat. § 7-1-6.23 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 7-1-6.23
§ 7-1-6.23. Distribution to severance tax bonding fund
Status: in_force

A distribution pursuant to Section 7-1-6.20 NMSA 1978 shall be made to the severance tax bonding fund of the net receipts attributable to the taxes and advance payment imposed pursuant to the Severance Tax Act 1 and the Oil and Gas Severance Tax Act. 2
N.M. Stat. § 22-19A-1 — NM Code / Chapter 22 / Article 19A / Section 22-19A-1
§ 22-19A-1. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Teacher Housing Revenue Bond Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 4-60-9 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 4 / Article 60 / Section 4-60-9
§ 4-60-9. Use of proceeds from sale of bonds
Status: in_force

The proceeds from the sale of any bonds issued under authority of the County Pollution Control Revenue Bond Act shall be applied only for the purpose for which the bonds were issued; provided, that any accrued interest and premiums received in any such sale shall be applied to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds sold; and provided further, that if for any reason any portion of such proceeds shall not be needed for the purpose for which the bonds were issued, then such balance of said proceeds shall be applied to the payment of the principal of or the redemption premium, if any, and interest on said bonds, and provided further, that any portion of the proceeds from the sale of said bonds, including refunding bonds, or any accrued interest and premium received in any such sale, may, in the event the money currently will not be needed or cannot be effectively used to the advantage of the county for the purposes herein provided, be invested, in accordance with the procedures and subject to any restrictions established by the resolution and other proceedings under which the bonds are issued, in any securities without limitation except as expressly provided to the contrary in Section 8 of the County Pollution Control Revenue Bond Act, 1 if such investment will not interfere with the use of such funds for the primary purposes as herein provided. The cost of acquiring any project or projects shall be deemed to include the following:

A. the actual cost of the construction of any part of a project or projects which shall be constructed, including architects', attorneys' and engineers' fees;

B. the purchase price of any part of a project or projects that may be acquired by purchase;

C. the actual cost of the extension of any utility to the project site or sites, all expenses in connection with the authorization, sale and issuance of the bonds to finance such acquisition; and

D. the interest on any bonds issued by the same county for the same or any other project or projects for a reasonable time prior to construction, during construction and for not exceeding six months after completion of construction.
N.M. Stat. § 40-4C-13 — NM Code / Chapter 40 / Article 4C / Section 40-4C-13
§ 40-4C-13. Department; duties
Status: in_force

The department shall pursue the establishment and enforcement of an order for health care coverage of a minor child upon application of a custodial or noncustodial parent to the department and payment by the custodial or noncustodial parent of fees required by the department.
N.M. Stat. § 14-14A-31 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 14 / Article 14A / Section 14-14A-31
§ 14-14A-31. Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

In applying and construing the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
N.M. Stat. § 17-2-43 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 17 / Article 2 / Section 17-2-43
§ 17-2-43. Commission; power to regulate
Status: in_force

The commission is authorized and directed to establish such regulations as it may deem necessary to carry out all the provisions and purposes of the Wildlife Conservation Act.
N.M. Stat. § 18-8-1 — NM Code / Chapter 18 / Article 8 / Section 18-8-1
§ 18-8-1. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “New Mexico Prehistoric and Historic Sites Preservation Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 20-13-2 — NM Code / Chapter 20 / Article 13 / Section 20-13-2
§ 20-13-2. Military airborne hazards and open burn pit registry; creation; duties
Status: in_force

For the purposes of outreach, education and advocacy for New Mexico service members and veterans who have been exposed to open burn pit smoke or other airborne hazards during their service in operation Iraqi freedom, operation enduring freedom, operation new dawn, the Gulf War 1990-1991 or other conflicts or theaters that may subsequently be identified, the secretary of veterans' services shall:

A. identify a subject-matter expert at the United States department of veterans affairs who has the ability and capacity to assist veterans seeking medical care or assistance with the department of veterans affairs' claims process;

B. make available to veterans the most current medical studies and recommendations with regards to inhalation of toxic substances due to exposure to open burn pits; and

C. establish and maintain a public information program to educate and inform service members, veterans and their families regarding:

(1) how to sign up and use the United States department of veterans affairs burn pit registry and information regarding the veterans health administration's presumptive conditions or diseases believed to have been caused by exposure to open burn pits;

(2) the types of treatment offered by the veterans health administration that are available for any conditions or diseases caused by exposure to open burn pits and care offered outside the veterans health administration that have been approved for medical use;

(3) how to document medical conditions that may be related to exposure to open burn pits and how to apply for a service-connected disability through the United States department of veterans affairs; and

(4) appealing an existing disability rating decision or requesting an upgrade in disability rating from the United States department of veterans affairs.
N.M. Stat. § 20-12-13 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 20 / Article 12 / Section 20-12-13
§ 20-12-13. Accessory after the fact
Status: in_force

Any person subject to Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 who, knowing that an offense punishable by that chapter has been committed, receives, comforts or assists the offender in order to hinder or prevent his apprehension, trial or punishment shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
N.M. Stat. § 32A-1-13 — NM Code / Chapter 32A / Article 1 / Section 32A-1-13
§ 32A-1-13. Summons; service
Status: in_force

A. If a party to be served with a summons can be found within the state, the summons shall be served upon the party as provided by the Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts at least forty-eight hours before the hearing, except that for a child party to an action pursuant to the Abuse and Neglect Act, service shall be on the child's guardian ad litem or attorney and not personally pursuant to children's court rule.

B. If a party to be served is within the state and cannot be found but the party's address is known, service of the summons may be made by mailing a copy of the summons to the party by certified mail at least fifteen days before the hearing.

C. If after reasonable effort a party to be served cannot be found, or address ascertained, within or without the state, the court may order service of the summons by publication in accordance with the provisions of Rule 1-004 of the Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts, in which event the hearing shall not be less than five days after the date of last publication.

D. The court may authorize the payment from court funds of the costs of service and of necessary travel expenses incurred by persons summoned or otherwise required to appear at the hearing.
N.M. Stat. § 2-17-3 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 2 / Article 17 / Section 2-17-3
§ 2-17-3. Duties
Status: in_force

A. After its appointment, the welfare reform oversight committee shall hold one organizational meeting to develop a work plan and budget for the ensuing interim. The work plan and budget shall be submitted to the New Mexico legislative council for approval. Upon approval of the work plan and budget by the legislative council, the committee shall:

(1) examine the statutes, constitutional provisions and rules governing welfare reform in New Mexico;

(2) monitor and oversee the implementation of the New Mexico Works Act;

(3) review issues related to welfare reform, including job training programs and related contracts; cash assistance; child care, transportation and other job-related services; and other issues that arise because of the devolution of the federal welfare programs to the states; and

(4) make recommendations relating to the adoption of rules and legislation, if any are found to be necessary.

B. The committee shall regularly receive testimony from the secretaries of human services; labor; children, youth and families; and health and the superintendent of public instruction on issues arising from the implementation of the New Mexico Works Act and shall review proposed rules, schedules and formulae before adoption.
N.M. Stat. § 24-1J-4 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 24 / Article 1J / Section 24-1J-4
§ 24-1J-4. County and tribal health councils; designation
Status: in_force

A. Residents of a jurisdiction may create a county or tribal health council to carry out the provisions of the County and Tribal Health Councils Act; provided that:

(1) a board shall recognize only a single health council for its jurisdiction; and

(2) two or more boards may collaborate to recognize a common, single health council representing two or more jurisdictions.

B. A board shall recognize only a county or tribal health council whose members represent a diverse spectrum of community interests, including individuals and public, private and nonprofit entities.

C. Members of a health council shall elect from among themselves a chair for a term designated by the health council.

D. Health council members shall not be paid, but they may receive per diem and mileage expenses as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act 1 .
N.M. Stat. § 7-8A-18 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 8A / Section 7-8A-18
§ 7-8A-18. Destruction or disposition of property having no substantial commercial value; immunity from liability
Status: in_force

If the administrator determines after investigation that property delivered under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1995) has no substantial commercial value, the administrator may destroy or otherwise dispose of the property at any time. An action or proceeding may not be maintained against the state or any officer or against the holder for or on account of an act of the administrator under this section, except for intentional misconduct or malfeasance.
N.M. Stat. § 1-3-9 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 1-3-9
§ 1-3-9. Precincts; exclusions
Status: in_force

As used in Chapter 1, Article 3 NMSA 1978 , “precinct” shall not include absent voter precinct.
N.M. Stat. § 66-8-117 — NM Code / Chapter 66 / Article 8 / Section 66-8-117
§ 66-8-117. Penalty assessment misdemeanors; option; effect
Status: in_force

A. Unless a warning notice is given, at the time of making an arrest for any penalty assessment misdemeanor the arresting officer shall offer the alleged violator the option of accepting a penalty assessment. The violator's signature on the penalty assessment notice constitutes an acknowledgment of guilt of the offense stated in the notice.

B. Except for penalty assessments made under a municipal program authorized by Section 66-8-130 NMSA 1978 , payment of any penalty assessment must be made by mail to the division within thirty days from the date of arrest. Payments of penalty assessments are timely if postmarked within thirty days from the date of arrest. The division may issue a receipt when a penalty assessment is paid by currency, but checks tendered by the violator upon which payment is received are sufficient receipt.

C. No record of any penalty assessment payment is admissible as evidence in any court in any civil action.
N.M. Stat. § 14-11-12 — NM Code / Chapter 14 / Article 11 / Section 14-11-12
§ 14-11-12. Publication in lieu of posting
Status: in_force

All legal process against nonresidents, unknown or absent parties, notices of sale of real estate under foreclosure of mortgages or executions, trespass warnings and other documents, the publication of which is required by law to be made by posting written or printed notices in public places, may be published instead of being pasted up, in English and Spanish, in some newspaper published in the county, if there be one, if not, then in some newspaper published in some other county of the state for the same length of time it may be required to be posted, and when so published it shall not be necessary to post such notices in public places: provided, that the person who may have to pay for such publication shall have the right to designate the newspaper in which the same may be published: and provided, further, that no newspaper shall be allowed to charge more than the price fixed by law to be charged for legal advertisements.
N.M. Stat. § 27-2B-17 — NM Code / Chapter 27 / Article 2B / Section 27-2B-17
§ 27-2B-17. Records; confidentiality
Status: in_force

A. Pursuant to the federal act, the department shall establish and enforce rules governing the custody, use and preservation of the records, papers, files and communications to restrict the use or disclosure of information contained in those documents concerning participants.

B. It is unlawful for a person, body, association, firm, corporation or other agency outside the department to solicit, disclose, receive or make use of or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in or acquiesce in the use of a name or list of names of participants for commercial or political purposes.

C. A person, body, association, firm, corporation or other agency that willfully or knowingly violates a provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a definite term not to exceed sixty days or both.
N.M. Stat. § 73-10-36 — NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 10 / Section 73-10-36
§ 73-10-36. Exclusion of lands; status of district unaffected
Status: in_force

Any tract of land included within the boundaries of any such district, at or after its organization under the provisions of this act, may be excluded therefrom, in the manner herein prescribed, but such exclusion of land from the district shall not impair or affect its organization, or its rights in or to property or any of its rights or privileges of whatever kind or nature; nor shall such exclusion affect, impair or discharge any contract, obligation, lien or charge for or upon which it would or might become liable or chargeable, had such land not been excluded from the district.
N.M. Stat. § 7-1-13.4 — NM Code / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 7-1-13.4
§ 7-1-13.4. Electronic payments; reversals
Status: in_force

A. The department is authorized to accept payment by automated clearinghouse transaction, federal reserve system wire transfer and such other means of electronic payment as the department, with the concurrence of the state board of finance, may choose.

B. With respect to automated clearinghouse transactions, federal reserve system wire transfers and electronic payments by means the department has chosen, neither the department nor the fiscal agent of New Mexico shall refuse to accept the funds or to reverse the transaction when funds have been received by the fiscal agent designating the department as the payee together with sufficient information to identify the name of the taxpayer. The department or the fiscal agent of New Mexico may refuse to accept such a payment or to cause the reversal of the transaction only when the transaction is not successful in making the funds to be transferred available or in identifying the taxpayer. The department and the fiscal agent of New Mexico may refuse to accept electronic payments tendered by means other than automated clearinghouse deposit, federal reserve system wire transfer or those other means the department has chosen.

C. When an electronic payment transaction is reversed through the taxpayer's action or a check is dishonored by the taxpayer's financial institution, neither the department nor the fiscal agent of New Mexico is obligated to resubmit the transaction or check for payment. If the reversal or dishonoring causes the final payment of taxes to be not timely, then the provisions of Sections 7-1-67 and 7-1-69 NMSA 1978 apply.
N.M. Stat. § 6-34-2 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 34 / Section 6-34-2
§ 6-34-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Opportunity Enterprise Act:

A. “ authority ” means the New Mexico finance authority;

B. “ board ” means the opportunity enterprise review board;

C. “ department ” means the economic development department;

D. “ economic development opportunities ” means the advancement of an environmentally sustainable economic development goal of the state as determined by the authority, in coordination with the department, and includes the creation of jobs, the provision of needed services and commodities to diverse communities across the state and the increase of tax and other revenue collections resulting from the enterprise development project;

E. “ enterprise assistance ” means opportunity enterprise financing, an opportunity enterprise lease or an opportunity enterprise loan;

F. “ enterprise development project ” means the purchase, planning, designing, building, surveying, improving, operating, furnishing, equipping or maintaining of land, buildings or infrastructure to create or expand economic development opportunities within the state;

G. “ fund ” means the opportunity enterprise revolving fund;

H. “ opportunity enterprise partner ” means a domestic corporation, a general partnership, a limited liability company, a limited partnership, a public benefit corporation, a nonprofit entity or other private business entity or combination thereof that the authority determines is or will be engaged in an enterprise that creates or expands economic development opportunities within the state and is eligible for enterprise assistance pursuant to the Opportunity Enterprise Act;

I. “ opt-in agreement ” means an agreement entered into among the authority, the department and a county, municipality or school district that ensures compliance with all local zoning, permitting and other land use rules and that provides for payments in lieu of taxes to the county, municipality or school district; and

J. “ payment in lieu of taxes ” means the total annual payment paid as compensation for the tax impact of an enterprise development project, in an amount negotiated and determined in the opt-in agreement among the authority, the department and the county, school district or, if applicable, municipality where the enterprise development project is located in the same proportional amount as property tax revenues are normally distributed to those recipients.
N.M. Stat. § 73-20-6 — NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 20 / Section 73-20-6
§ 73-20-6. Petitions
Status: in_force

When fifty or more landowners within a proposed watershed district, or twenty percent of the landowners within the proposed district, whichever is less, desire to form a watershed district, they shall file a petition with the board of supervisors. The petition shall define the boundaries of the proposed district, the number of acres of land involved, reasons for requesting creation of the district, the proposed name for the watershed district and other information pertinent to the proposal. In the event of a challenge to the validity of signatures on a petition, the burden of proof shall be on the sponsors of the petition.
N.M. Stat. § 31-6-11.1 — NM Code / Chapter 31 / Article 6 / Section 31-6-11.1
§ 31-6-11.1. Renewed presentation of evidence forbidden
Status: in_force

After a grand jury acts on the merits of evidence presented to it and returns a no-bill, the same matter shall not be presented again to that jury or another grand jury on the same evidence.
N.M. Stat. § 19-7-15 — NM Code / Chapter 19 / Article 7 / Section 19-7-15
§ 19-7-15. Definition of improvements
Status: in_force

The word “improvements” herein shall include appurtenant water rights and all improvements placed upon the land in compliance with Section 19-7-51 NMSA 1978 , and shall include those appurtenant water rights and improvements placed upon the land prior to March 1, 1955, whether or not the value be in excess of the amount prescribed by Section 19-7-51 NMSA 1978 . Appurtenant water rights and improvements placed upon the land after March 1, 1955 but prior to March 1, 1975 may be included by the commissioner in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner.
N.M. Stat. § 14-13-17 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 14 / Article 13 / Section 14-13-17
§ 14-13-17. Validation of former acknowledgments; 1971 act
Status: in_force

All acknowledgments taken outside the state of New Mexico prior to the passage and approval of this act [this section], before any officer authorized by the laws of this state to take such acknowledgments, under the seal of such officer, and all acknowledgments taken within this state before the passage and approval of this act, before any officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments, notwithstanding any defect in the form of a certificate of acknowledgment or the failure to show the date of the expiration of the commission of the officer before whom such acknowledgment was taken or the failure to show that the seal of said officer was affixed to the instrument acknowledged and/or notwithstanding the failure of such acknowledgment to comply with the provisions of Section 14-13-10 NMSA 1978 , if the marital status of any married woman uniting with her husband in the execution of any instrument may otherwise appear from the body of the instrument so acknowledged, and the record thereof in the office of the county clerk, are hereby confirmed and made valid to the extent as though said certificate of acknowledgment and the record thereof has been in the form prescribed by law.