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N.M. Stat. § 1-22-3 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 1 / Article 22 / Section 1-22-3
§ 1-22-3. Regular local elections; special local elections; ballot questions; qualifications of candidates
Status: in_force

A. A regular local election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year. A regular local election shall be held to elect qualified persons to membership on a local governing body and, where applicable, to elective municipal executive office and to municipal judicial office.

B. A regular local election shall be a nonpartisan election, and the names of all candidates shall be listed on the ballot with no party or slate designation. No person shall become a candidate in a regular local election unless the person physically resides within the boundaries of the district or districted area in which the person desires to be elected or to represent and the person's record of voter registration shows that the person is both a qualified elector of the state and was registered to vote in the area to be elected to represent on the date the proclamation calling a local election is filed in the office of the secretary of state.

C. A local government may propose a ballot question to be considered by the voters of the local government:

(1) at a regular local election or a general election as provided by Subsection B of Section 1-16-3 NMSA 1978; or

(2) at a special local election called, conducted and canvassed as provided in the Special Election Act.

D. Except as otherwise provided in the Local Election Act, local elections shall be called, conducted and canvassed as provided in the Election Code.
N.M. Stat. § 29-7B-2 — NM Code / Chapter 29 / Article 7B / Section 29-7B-2
§ 29-7B-2. Findings and purpose
Status: in_force

A. The legislature finds that:

(1) the level and increasingly violent nature of juvenile crime in New Mexico has reached alarming proportions; and

(2) alcohol and drug abuse among minors remains a serious social problem.

B. The purpose of the Law Enforcement Youth Cadet Corps Act is to:

(1) provide leadership training to students;

(2) improve awareness and appreciation among students regarding the functions and roles of law enforcement agencies in New Mexico; and

(3) prepare students to assist as volunteers in law enforcement programs in their own communities, including such programs as neighborhood watch, D.A.R.E. and pounders.
N.M. Stat. § 7-29-23 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 7 / Article 29 / Section 7-29-23
§ 7-29-23. Advance payment required
Status: in_force

A. Any person required to make payment of tax pursuant to Section 7-29-7 or 7-29-8 NMSA 1978 shall make the advance payment required by this section.

B. For the purposes of this section:

(1) “advance payment” means the payment required to be made by this section in addition to any oil and gas severance tax, penalty or interest due; and

(2) “average tax” means the aggregate amount of tax, net of any refunds or credits, paid by a person during the twelve-month period ending March 31 pursuant to the Oil and Gas Severance Tax Act divided by the number of months during that period for which the person made payment.

C. Each year, prior to July 1, each person required to pay tax pursuant to the Oil and Gas Severance Tax Act shall compute the average tax for the period ending March 31 of that year. The average tax calculated for a year shall be used during the twelve-month period beginning with July of that year and ending with June of the following year as the basis for making the advance payments required by Subsection D of this section.

D. Every month, beginning with July 1991, every person required to pay tax in a month pursuant to the Oil and Gas Severance Tax Act shall pay, in addition to any amount of tax, interest or penalty due, an advance payment in an amount equal to the applicable average tax, except:

(1) if the person is making a final return under the Oil and Gas Severance Tax Act, no advance payment pursuant to this subsection is due for that return; and

(2) as provided in Subsection F of this section.

E. Every month, beginning with tax payments due in August 1991, every person required to pay tax pursuant to the Oil and Gas Severance Tax Act may claim a credit equal to the amount of advance payment made in the previous month, except as provided in Subsection F of this section.

F. If, in any month, a person is not required to pay tax pursuant to the Oil and Gas Severance Tax Act, that person is not required to pay the advance payment and may not claim a credit pursuant to Subsection E of this section provided that, in any succeeding month when the person has liability under the Oil and Gas Severance Tax Act, the person may claim a credit for any advance payment made and not credited.

G. In the event that the date by which a person is required to pay the tax pursuant to the Oil and Gas Severance Tax Act is accelerated to a date earlier than the twenty-fifth day of the second month following the month of production, the advance payment provision contained in this section is null and void and any money held as advance payments shall be credited to the taxpayers' accounts.
N.M. Stat. § 9-23-5 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 9 / Article 23 / Section 9-23-5
§ 9-23-5. Secretary of aging and long-term services; appointment
Status: in_force

A. The chief executive and administrative officer of the department is the “secretary of aging and long-term services”. The secretary shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. The secretary shall hold that office at the pleasure of the governor and shall serve in the executive cabinet.

B. An appointed secretary shall serve and have all of the duties, responsibilities and authority of that office during the period of time prior to final action by the senate confirming or rejecting the secretary-designate’s appointment.
N.M. Stat. § 3-51-30 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 3 / Article 51 / Section 3-51-30
§ 3-51-30. Real property in more than one district; maximum assessments
Status: in_force

When real property is included within the boundaries of more than one parking district, the maximum total of the assessments which may be levied upon the property by all of the parking districts in which it is included shall be no greater than the total benefits conferred upon the property by the improvements of all the districts in which it is included.
N.M. Stat. § 61-3-21 — NM Code / Chapter 61 / Article 3 / Section 61-3-21
§ 61-3-21. Registration under previous law
Status: in_force

Any person licensed as a practical nurse under any prior laws of this state whose license is valid on the effective date of the Nursing Practice Act shall be held to be licensed under the provisions of the Nursing Practice Act and shall be entitled to renewal of this license as provided in the Nursing Practice Act.
N.M. Stat. § 32A-1-2 — NM Code / Chapter 32A / Article 1 / Section 32A-1-2
§ 32A-1-2. Short title; scope
Status: in_force

A. Chapter 32A, Article 1 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “Children's Code General Provisions Act”.

B. The provisions of the Children's Code General Provisions Act apply to Chapter 32A NMSA 1978:

(1) unless the context otherwise requires; and

(2) subject to additional definitions contained in Chapter 32A, Articles 2 through 6 NMSA 1978 .
N.M. Stat. § 44-8-1 — NM Code / Chapter 44 / Article 8 / Section 44-8-1
§ 44-8-1. Short title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Receivership Act”.
N.M. Stat. § 6-5-9 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 6-5-9
§ 6-5-9. Secretary may authorize state agencies to issue warrants; secretary may except state agencies from submission of proposed vouchers, purchase orders or contracts
Status: in_force

The secretary of finance and administration may, when he determines that efficiency or economy so requires, authorize state agencies to issue warrants and except state agencies from the requirement of prior submission of proposed vouchers, purchase orders or contracts to the financial control division as provided in Section 6-5-3 NMSA 1978 . The authorization or exception shall be made annually by the order of the secretary in writing. The order shall state the extent of the authorization or exception and the reasons therefore [therefor]. The department of finance and administration shall promulgate rules providing conditions for agencies to meet before obtaining an authorization or exception pursuant to this section. The department shall annually report to the legislative finance committee on the authorizations and exceptions granted.
N.M. Stat. § 14-3-3 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 14 / Article 3 / Section 14-3-3
§ 14-3-3. State commission of public records; creation
Status: in_force

A. A “state commission of public records” is established consisting of:

(1) the secretary of state;

(2) the secretary of general services;

(3) the librarian of the supreme court law library;

(4) the secretary of cultural affairs;

(5) the state auditor;

(6) the attorney general; and

(7) a recognized, professionally trained historian in the field of New Mexico history, who is a resident in New Mexico, appointed by the governor for a term of six years.

B. Each member of the commission may designate an alternate to serve in the member's stead.

C. The commission shall elect one of its members to be chair and another to be secretary. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation other than actual expenses of attending meetings of the commission or while in performance of their official duties in connection with the business of the commission.

D. The commission shall hold not less than four meetings during each calendar year and may hold special meetings as may be necessary to transact business of the commission. All meetings shall be called by the chair or when requested in writing by any two members of the commission. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

E. The administrator shall attend all meetings of the commission.
N.M. Stat. § 28-23-2 — NM Code / Chapter 28 / Article 23 / Section 28-23-2
§ 28-23-2. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Fair Pay for Women Act:

A. “ commission ” means the human rights commission;

B. “ director ” means the chief of the human rights bureau of the labor relations division of the workforce solutions department;

C. “ employ ” means suffer or permit to work;

D. “ employee ” means any individual employed by an employer;

E. “ employer ” means a person employing four or more employees and any person acting for an employer;

F. “ unpaid wage ” means the difference between the wages paid to the employee and the wages that would have been paid to the employee had the discrimination not occurred; and

G. “ wage ” means compensation for performance of services by an employee for an employer whether paid by the employer or another person, including cash value of all compensation paid in any medium other than cash.
N.M. Stat. § 73-7-32 — NM Code / Chapter 73 / Article 7 / Section 73-7-32
§ 73-7-32. Proceedings brought by bondholders; liability for costs and fees
Status: in_force

In case the drainage commissioners shall consent thereto, or shall fail to commence proceedings to foreclose as aforesaid within twelve months after any assessments, installments and/or interest shall have become delinquent, then the holder of any bond or coupon issued by the drainage district against such assessment which shall have been in default six months shall have the right to bring and thereafter control such suits for the collection of delinquent assessments, installments and/or interest in the name of the drainage district, and for such purpose may recall from the county officers having charge of the same any assessments theretofore certified by the commissioners, and the proceedings in such suit brought by the holder of any such bond or coupon shall in all respects be governed by the provisions herein contained; provided however, that the drainage district shall not be made liable by virtue of such proceedings for any costs or attorney's fees, and no action shall be commenced by the holder of any bond or coupon, without the consent of the commissioners, until thirty days after demand made upon them to institute the same and then only upon leave of the court obtained after such notice to the commissioners as the court shall prescribe.
N.M. Stat. § 24-3-1 — NM Code / Chapter 24 / Article 3 / Section 24-3-1
§ 24-3-1. Sickle cell trait and sickle cell anemia; education; diagnosis
Status: in_force

A. The public health division of the department of health shall provide by regulation procedures to establish, maintain, promote and effectuate a program designed to educate the general public and public and private school students regarding the nature and inheritance of sickle cell trait and sickle cell anemia. The division shall consult and advise the state public education department concerning development and use of informational and educational materials relating to sickle cell trait and sickle cell anemia.

B. The public health division of the department of health shall provide by regulation for diagnosis of sickle cell trait and sickle cell anemia. Regulations shall provide for, among other things:

(1) the making available to all physicians by the public health division of current information concerning the nature, effects, diagnosis and treatment of sickle cell trait and sickle cell anemia;

(2) the testing of all school-age children who may be susceptible to sickle cell trait and sickle cell anemia, at least once, as a part of the school health program; and

(3) the making available without cost to any person unable to afford the services of a physician, tests to diagnose sickle cell trait and sickle cell anemia.
N.M. Stat. § 76-9-13 — NM Code / Chapter 76 / Article 9 / Section 76-9-13
§ 76-9-13. Penalties; bond
Status: in_force

A. Any person who violates any provision of the Bee Act or any regulation adopted by the board pursuant thereto is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day a person remains in violation shall constitute a separate offense.

B. The department shall not be required to give bond or security in any legal proceeding brought under the Bee Act which the department may institute or defend in any court of the state.
N.M. Stat. § 12-12-14 — NM Code / Chapter 12 / Article 12 / Section 12-12-14
§ 12-12-14. Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

Except in case of failure by any New Mexico distributor to substantially comply with the requirements imposed upon him by a contract or agreement with the supplier or except as first authorized by an agency of the federal government responsible for regulating allocations of petroleum products or except as provided in Section 12-12-15 NMSA 1978 , it is unlawful for any supplier:

A. to discontinue monthly allocations of petroleum products to a New Mexico distributor, his successors in interest or qualified assigns; or

B. to reduce monthly allocations of petroleum products to a New Mexico distributor, his successors in interest or qualified assigns.
N.M. Stat. § 32A-26-3 — NM Code / Chapter 32A / Article 26 / Section 32A-26-3
§ 32A-26-3. Fostering connections program; eligibility
Status: in_force

A. The “fostering connections program” is established in the department. The department shall make the fostering connections program available, on a voluntary basis, to an eligible adult who:

(1) has attained at least eighteen years of age and who is younger than:

(a) as of July 1, 2020, nineteen years of age;

(b) as of July 1, 2021, twenty years of age; and

(c) after July 1, 2022, twenty-one years of age;

(2) meets one of the following criteria:

(a) has attained at least eighteen years of age and: 1) was adjudicated pursuant to the Children's Code or its equivalent under tribal law; 2) was subject to a court order that placement and care be the responsibility of the department or the Indian tribe that entered into an agreement with the department; and 3) was subject to an out-of-home placement order; or

(b) attained at least fourteen years of age when a guardianship assistance agreement or adoption assistance agreement was in effect and whose guardianship assistance agreement or adoption assistance agreement was terminated or the guardian or parents are no longer willing to provide emotional or financial support after the child attained eighteen years of age;

(3) is:

(a) completing secondary education or an educational program leading to an equivalent credential;

(b) enrolled in an institution that provides post-secondary or vocational education;

(c) employed for at least eighty hours per month;

(d) participating in a program or activity designed to promote employment or remove barriers to employment; or

(e) incapable of doing any of the activities described in Subparagraphs (a) through (d) of this paragraph due to a medical or behavioral condition that is supported by regularly updated information in the transition plan; and

(4) enters into a voluntary services and support agreement with the department pursuant to the Fostering Connections Act.

B. The citizenship or immigration status of a young adult shall not be a factor when determining the young adult's eligibility pursuant to this section.
N.M. Stat. § 21-21-6 — NM Code / Chapter 21 / Article 21 / Section 21-21-6
§ 21-21-6. Reimbursement of the fiscal agent
Status: in_force

The fiscal agent shall be reimbursed by the higher education department 1 for the expense connected with his duties under the terms of an agreement negotiated annually by the board of educational finance with the approval of the board of finance. Reimbursement shall include a reasonable overhead in addition to direct costs. An annual appropriation to the board of educational finance for the cost of administering the student loan program shall be made from the general fund. Any part of this appropriation not needed for the reimbursement of the fiscal agent shall revert to the general fund at the end of each fiscal year.
N.M. Stat. § 41-4-15 — NM Code / Chapter 41 / Article 4 / Section 41-4-15
§ 41-4-15. Statute of limitations
Status: in_force

A. Actions against a governmental entity or a public employee for torts shall be forever barred, unless such action is commenced within two years after the date of occurrence resulting in loss, injury or death, except that a minor under the full age of seven years shall have until his ninth birthday in which to file. This subsection applies to all persons regardless of minority or other legal disability.

B. The provisions of Subsection A of this section shall not apply to any occurrence giving rise to a claim which occurred before July 1, 1976.
N.M. Stat. § 76-12-9 — NM Code / Chapter 76 / Article 12 / Section 76-12-9
§ 76-12-9. Amendments to articles of incorporation
Status: in_force

The articles of incorporation may be altered or amended at any regular meeting or any special meeting called for that purpose. An amendment must first be approved by two-thirds of the directors, and then adopted by a vote representing two-thirds of all members present at such meeting. Amendments to the articles of incorporation when adopted shall be filed in the same manner as provided for the filing of the original articles.
N.M. Stat. § 52-8-9 — NM Code / Chapter 52 / Article 8 / Section 52-8-9
§ 52-8-9. Fund membership termination
Status: in_force

A. The board may recommend to the director that a private employer be terminated as a self-insurer. The director may also terminate a self-insurer at his own initiative.

B. In the case of termination, the fund shall remain liable for future compensation for injuries and diseases to workers of the private employer that occurred prior to termination as a qualified self-insurer.
N.M. Stat. § 7-17-10 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 7 / Article 17 / Section 7-17-10
§ 7-17-10. Date payment due
Status: in_force

The tax imposed by the Liquor Excise Tax Act is to be paid on or before the twenty-fifth day of the month following the month in which the taxable event occurs.
N.M. Stat. § 33-8-9 — NM Code / Chapter 33 / Article 8 / Section 33-8-9
§ 33-8-9. Enterprises; working day
Status: in_force

The working hours of all enterprises shall be established in a manner approximate to a standard free enterprise working day with as many work shifts as necessary. The department shall make every effort to minimize the disruption of working hours by adjusting the institutional schedule to avoid conflicting activities. Other program activities shall not be denied to inmates engaged in enterprise programs and shall be available during nonworking hours consistent with available staff.
N.M. Stat. § 44-6-3 — NM Code / Chapter 44 / Article 6 / Section 44-6-3
§ 44-6-3. Definition
Status: in_force

As used in the Declaratory Judgment Act, “person” means any person, partnership, joint stock company, unincorporated association or society or municipal or other corporation of any character whatsoever.
N.M. Stat. § 10-12C-15 — NM Code / Chapter 10 / Article 12C / Section 10-12C-15
§ 10-12C-15. Group insurance; continuation
Status: in_force

If the provisions of the Retiree Health Care Act do not apply to a retired member, that retired member may continue to be insured under the provisions of any state group insurance plan in effect at the time of retirement or under the terms of any separate subsequent state group insurance plan, if the retired member pays the entire periodic premium charges for such insurance and consents to have the periodic premium charges deducted from the retired member's pension.
N.M. Stat. § 29-15A-3 — NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 29 / Article 15A / Section 29-15A-3
§ 29-15A-3. State police; AMBER alert notification plan; declaration of AMBER alert
Status: in_force

A. The state police shall develop and implement an AMBER alert notification plan for the purpose of disseminating, as rapidly as possible, information about a child abduction so that law enforcement agencies and citizens throughout the state may be aware and vigilant. The plan shall:

(1) provide a procedure for notifying the lead station by the authorized requester that an AMBER alert has been declared. The procedure shall include codes for use by the authorized requester in communicating with the lead station to prevent false alerts;

(2) provide a procedure in which other state and private print, radio, television or other media may alert the members of the public of the abduction;

(3) include a procedure for notifying the department of information technology that an AMBER alert has been declared. The department of information technology shall immediately transmit the notification and related information to all state field operations employees so that they may be aware and vigilant in the course of their regular activities;

(4) include a procedure for notifying a representative of each cellular service company and paging service company operating in New Mexico so that a text message may be sent to the company's customers at no additional expense to the recipient or to any service that accepts the information from the authorized requester and delivers it to the cellular service or paging service company;

(5) include a procedure for notifying all local and federal law enforcement agencies that an AMBER alert has been declared; and

(6) provide for dissemination of information about a child or a child's abductor to the lead station, the department of information technology and local law enforcement agencies when an AMBER alert has been declared.

B. The state police shall distribute the AMBER alert notification plan to all local law enforcement agencies and provide such training and other assistance as is necessary to ensure that the plan can be properly implemented.

C. The authorized requester may declare an AMBER alert when the requester has reason to believe that:

(1) a child under the age of eighteen has been abducted;

(2) the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death; and

(3) there is specific information available about the child or the child's abductor that may assist in an expedient and successful end to the abduction.

D. Once an AMBER alert has been declared, only the authorized requester may terminate the AMBER alert.