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NM Stat § 63-9I-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 9I - Wireless Consumer Advanced Infrastructure Investment|Section 63-9I-9 - Applicability.

The Wireless Consumer Advanced Infrastructure Investment Act does not: A. affect the authority, under state or federal law, of an investor-owned electric utility or electric cooperative that owns, controls or operates utility poles or wireless support structures to deny, limit, restrict or determine the rates, fees, terms and conditions for the use of, or attachment to, those poles or structures by a wireless provider; B. confer on an authority any zoning, land use, planning, permitting or other regulatory authority over the utility poles, wireless support structures or small wireless facilities owned, controlled or operated by an investor-owned electric utility or electric cooperative or the installation of those poles, structures or facilities by an investor-owned electric utility or electric cooperative; C. impose a duty, liability or restriction on any investor-owned electric utility or electric cooperative; D. amend, modify or otherwise affect the provisions affecting a private easement; or E. authorize an authority to: (1) require of a public telecommunications company that provides telecommunications services under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the state an additional grant of authority to provide those services; or (2) discriminate against such a company in its use of rights of way. History: Laws 2018, ch. 17, § 9 and Laws 2018, ch. 69, § 9. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 2018, ch. 17, § 9 and Laws 2018, ch. 69, § 9, both effective September 1, 2018, enacted identical new sections. The section was set out as enacted Laws 2018, ch. 69, § 9. See 12-1-8 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 63-9J-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 9J - Broadband Access and Expansion|Section 63-9J-1 - Short title.

This act [63-9J-1 to 63-9J-4 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Broadband Access and Expansion Act".History: Laws 2021, ch. 123, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 123 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 2021, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 63-9J-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 9J - Broadband Access and Expansion|Section 63-9J-2 - Definitions.

As used in the Broadband Access and Expansion Act:A. "broadband infrastructure" means any cable or device used for high-capacity transmission of a wide range of frequencies enabling a large number of electronic messages to be transmitted or received simultaneously;B. "broadband office" means the office of broadband access and expansion;C. "director" means the director of the broadband office; D. "local government" means the government of a municipality, county or political subdivision of the state;E. "public educational institution" means a public school, a school district, a public post-secondary educational institution or a state agency that provides administrative, funding or technical support to public schools, school districts and public post-secondary educational institutions;F. "quality of service" means the standards established by the federal communications commission; andG. "statewide broadband plan" means a plan, including recommended statutory changes and implementation procedures, for the development and expansion of broadband infrastructure and services throughout the state to meet the needs:(1) for the delivery of internet-based educational, medical and emergency services;(2) for local and tribal communities to foster and recruit internet-reliant business and industry and to promote economic development and job creation; and(3) to support internet-reliant state, local and tribal government agency functions and facilitate the delivery of governmental services in a manner that is competitive with similar government agencies in neighboring states.History: Laws 2021, ch. 123, § 2. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 123 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 2021, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 63-9J-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 9J - Broadband Access and Expansion|Section 63-9J-4 - Coordination of state and local government broadband efforts.

A. The broadband office shall identify federal and nongovernmental broadband funding assistance opportunities for local governments, public educational institutions, state agencies and tribal governments and shall publish a list of those opportunities in a manner that can be searched on a county-by-county basis.B. The broadband office may be the applicant for such funding assistance for all state agencies except the department of transportation.C. State agencies and public educational institutions shall coordinate with the broadband office concerning the purchase of broadband infrastructure and services with the goal of obtaining best-value or bulk pricing agreements where practicable.D. The broadband office shall coordinate with and may enter into memoranda of understanding with federal, local government, state and tribal government agencies to create an integrated system of permits, licenses and rules for broadband infrastructure across all governmental jurisdictions within each region of the state, including the creation of a centralized repository, and an expedited review process for rights of way use applications, with the goal of creating uniform coordinated permitting and licensing requirements statewide. The broadband office shall develop proposals for government agencies at the local, county and state levels to build and pay for broadband networks, upon request for such assistance.History: Laws 2021, ch. 123, § 4. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 123 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 2021, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 63-9K-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 9K - Connect New Mexico|Section 63-9K-1 - Short title.

Sections 1 through 7 [63-9K-1 to 63-9K-7 NMSA 1978] of this act may be cited as the "Connect New Mexico Act".History: Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 10 made Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 1 effective July 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 63-9K-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 9K - Connect New Mexico|Section 63-9K-4 - Council; duties.

The council shall:A. in consultation with the department, coordinate state agency broadband programs and broadband projects in accordance with the statewide broadband plan;B. evaluate and prioritize grant proposals and make grant awards from the connect New Mexico fund; andC. adopt rules establishing a competitive grant program to receive funds from the connect New Mexico fund. The rules shall include the application procedure, the required qualifications for projects and the purposes for which the grants may be used. History: Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 4. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 10 made Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 4 effective July 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 63-9K-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 9K - Connect New Mexico|Section 63-9K-5 - Broadband knowledge and digital equity analysis and plan; report; inclusion in statewide broadband plan.

A. The council shall consult local and tribal governments, public educational institutions and state agencies to develop a digital equity analysis and plan to address:(1) the challenges to digital inclusion that are posed by the lack of affordable quality service, broadband-enabled devices or the knowledge of how to use the devices effectively in different age, cultural or geographic populations across the state;(2) the federal and private sector programs that could be applied to by state agencies or local or tribal governments to address the challenges identified in Paragraph (1) of this subsection; and(3) existing state programs or state programs that could be established that address or could leverage federal and private sector programs to address the challenges identified in Paragraph (1) of this subsection.B. On or before August 1, 2023, the council shall report on the digital equity analysis and plan to the department and appropriate interim legislative committees.C. On or before January 1, 2024, the department shall incorporate the digital equity analysis and plan and its recommendations into the statewide broadband plan. D. The department shall cooperate with and provide relevant broadband-related information collected or developed by the department with the council.History: Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 5. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 10 made Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 5 effective July 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 63-9K-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 9K - Connect New Mexico|Section 63-9K-6 - Connect New Mexico fund created.

A. The "connect New Mexico fund" is created in the state treasury. The fund consists of appropriations, gifts, grants and donations. Money in the fund is subject to appropriation by the legislature to the council for the purpose of administering the broadband grant program. Disbursements from the fund shall be made upon warrants drawn by the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the chair of the council. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance in the fund remaining at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund.B. The council shall implement the broadband grant program to develop, expand and support digital inclusion; provided that the council shall each year seek to award grants for proposals submitted by the following entities throughout the state:(1) local governments;(2) state agencies;(3) public educational institutions;(4) tribal governments; and (5) entities created by a joint powers agreement pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreements Act [11-1-1 to 11-1-7 NMSA 1978].C. When approving grants from the connect New Mexico fund, the council shall give consideration to:(1) the extent to which the project connects unserved and underserved populations of New Mexico, with priority given to projects that will connect unserved populations;(2) the extent to which the project meets or exceeds the baseline standards established by the federal communications commission;(3) the extent to which the project leverages existing infrastructure; (4) the extent to which the project complements or coordinates with the statewide broadband plan;(5) the extent to which the project leverages regional collaboration;(6) the degree to which the project fosters digital inclusion;(7) the extent to which the project stimulates in-state economic development, including the creation of jobs and apprenticeships; and(8) the extent to which the project leverages in-kind or financial support from local agencies or entities, federal assistance funding or federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 or federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding.History: Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 6. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 10 made Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 6 effective July 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 63-9K-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 9K - Connect New Mexico|Section 63-9K-7 - Data collection; annual report.

A. By October 1 of each year, the department, in coordination with the council, shall provide to the appropriate legislative interim committees a report on the access to and quality of service of broadband across the state. Information shall be provided on a county-by-county basis.B. The report shall contain the following information:(1) progress achieved toward digital equity and digital inclusion as identified in the digital equity analysis and plan;(2) progress achieved on implementation of the statewide broadband plan;(3) identified obstacles to an integrated system of permits, licenses and rules for broadband infrastructure across the state, including an expedited review process for rights of way use applications;(4) recommended statutory, regulatory or policy changes and budget recommendations for the development and expansion of broadband infrastructure and digital equity and digital inclusion; and(5) information on the broadband grant program, including:(a) a list of grant recipients;(b) the amount and date of each grant;(c) a description of each project funded; and(d) a description of how each project contributes to the statewide broadband plan and demonstrates increased access and quality of service for the unserved and underserved populations of New Mexico.History: Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 7. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 10 made Laws 2021, ch. 120, § 7 effective July 1, 2021.
NM Stat § 63-10-1 to 63-10-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 10 - Cable Television Service Facilities (Repealed.)|Section 63-10-1 to 63-10-3 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1997, ch. 50, § 6 repealed 63-10-1 to 63-10-3 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 95, § 1 and Laws 1985, ch. 74, §§ 1 and 3, relating to cable television service facilities and related unlawful acts, effective June 20, 1997. For provisions of former sections, see the 1996 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see Chapter 30, Article 33A NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 63-11-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 11 - Excavation Damage to Cable Television Lines|Section 63-11-1 - Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this act [63-11-1 to 63-11-8 NMSA 1978] is to prevent injury to persons and damage to property from accidents resulting from damage to cable television lines and related facilities by excavating and blasting. History: 1953 Comp., § 69-14-1, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 328, § 1.
NM Stat § 63-11-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 11 - Excavation Damage to Cable Television Lines|Section 63-11-2 - Definitions.

For the purposes of this act [63-11-1 to 63-11-8 NMSA 1978]: A. "blasting" means the use of an explosive to excavate; B. "excavate" means the movement or removal of earth using mechanical excavating equipment or blasting and includes augering, backfilling, digging, ditching, drilling, grading, plowing-in, pulling-in, ripping, scraping, trenching and tunneling; C. "mechanical excavating equipment" means all equipment powered by any motor, engine or hydraulic or pneumatic device used for excavating and shall include trenchers, bulldozers, back hoes, power shovels, scrapers, draglines, clam shells, augers, drills, cable and pipe plows or other plowing-in or pulling-in equipment; D. "cable television lines and related facilities" means the facilities of any cable television system or closed circuit coaxial cable communications system or similar §1 transmission service used in connection with any cable television system or other similar closed circuit coaxial cable communications system; and E. "person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, state, subdivision or instrumentality of the state, association or any legal representative thereof. History: 1953 Comp., § 69-14-2, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 328, § 2.
NM Stat § 63-11-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 11 - Excavation Damage to Cable Television Lines|Section 63-11-3 - Excavation.

Every person who prepares engineering plans for excavation or who engages in excavation shall: A. make reasonable efforts to inform himself of the location of any cable television lines and related facilities in or near the area where the excavation is to be conducted; B. plan the excavation to avoid or minimize interference or damage to any cable television lines and related facilities in or near the excavation area; C. provide reasonable advance notice of the commencement, extent and duration of the excavation work to the owners of the cable television lines and related facilities in and near the excavation area, so that such owners may locate and mark the location of the cable television lines and related facilities in the excavation area; D. maintain at least an estimated clearance of eighteen inches between any non-exposed cable television lines and related facilities and the cutting edge or point of any mechanical excavating equipment utilized in such excavation; E. provide such support for existing cable television lines and related facilities in or near the excavation area as may be reasonably necessary to prevent damage to such cable television lines and related facilities; F. backfill all excavations in a manner and with materials as may be necessary to prevent damage to and provide reliable support during and following backfilling activities for preexisting cable television lines and related facilities in or near the excavation area; and G. notify as promptly as possible the owner of any cable television lines and related facilities which may have been damaged or dislocated during the excavation work. History: 1953 Comp., § 69-14-3, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 328, § 3.
NM Stat § 63-11-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 11 - Excavation Damage to Cable Television Lines|Section 63-11-4 - Emergency excavation.

Every person who shall engage in emergency excavation shall take all necessary and reasonable precaution to avoid or minimize interference with or damage to existing cable television lines and related facilities in and near the construction area and shall notify as promptly as possible the owners of the cable television lines and related facilities located in or near the emergency excavation area. In the event of any damage to or dislocation of any cable television lines and related facilities caused by the emergency excavation work, the person responsible for the excavation shall immediately notify the owner thereof. History: 1953 Comp., § 69-14-4, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 328, § 4.
NM Stat § 63-11-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 11 - Excavation Damage to Cable Television Lines|Section 63-11-5 - Marking of facilities.

Every person owning or operating cable television lines and related facilities shall upon the request of a person intending to commence an excavation and upon reasonable advance notice, mark by some reasonable and customary means the location and, if known, the depth of cable television lines and related facilities in or near the area of the excavation so as to enable the person engaged in excavation work to locate the cable television lines and related facilities in advance of and during the excavation work. History: 1953 Comp., § 69-14-5, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 328, § 5.
NM Stat § 63-11-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 11 - Excavation Damage to Cable Television Lines|Section 63-11-6 - Liability for damage from failure to make reasonable efforts to obtain information.

A. If any cable television lines and related facilities are damaged by any person who has failed to make reasonable efforts to inform himself as to their location as provided in Chapter 63, Article 11 NMSA 1978 then such person shall be liable to the owner of the cable television lines and related facilities for the entire cost of the repair of the cable television lines and related facilities plus reasonable attorney's fees. It is not the intent of Chapter 63, Article 11 NMSA 1978 to impose civil liability to any person beyond that provided in this section. B. If any utility or homeowner improvements are damaged by the cable television service, who has failed to make reasonable efforts to inform himself as to their location as provided in Chapter 63, Article 11 NMSA 1978 then such person shall be liable to the homeowner for the entire cost of the utilities or improvements plus reasonable attorney's fees. History: 1953 Comp., § 69-14-6, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 328, § 6; 1985, ch. 74, § 4.
NM Stat § 63-11-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 11 - Excavation Damage to Cable Television Lines|Section 63-11-7 - Liability for negligence notwithstanding information obtained.

The act of obtaining or making reasonable efforts to obtain information as required by this act [63-11-1 to 63-11-8 NMSA 1978] shall not excuse any person making any excavation from doing so in a careful and prudent manner nor shall it excuse such person from liability for any damage or injury resulting from his negligence. History: 1953 Comp., § 69-14-7, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 328, § 7.
NM Stat § 63-11-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications|Article 11 - Excavation Damage to Cable Television Lines|Section 63-11-8 - Penalties.

In addition to any other liability imposed by law, any person who willfully fails to comply with this act [63-11-1 to 63-11-8 NMSA 1978] and whose failure proximately contributes to the damage of any cable television lines and related facilities shall be subject to damages not to exceed triple the actual amount of damages to the cable television lines and related facilities. History: 1953 Comp., § 69-14-8, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 328, § 8.
NM Stat § 64-1-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 64 - Aeronautics|Article 1 - Aviation Generally|Section 64-1-1 - Definition of terms.

In this act [64-1-1 to 64-1-10 NMSA 1978] "aircraft" means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air, except a parachute or other contrivance designed for such navigation but used primarily as safety equipment. "Operating aircraft" means performing the services of aircraft pilot. History: Laws 1929, ch. 71, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 12-101; 1941 Comp., § 47-101; 1953 Comp., § 44-1-1. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the Airborne Hunting Act, see 17-3-43 to 17-3-47 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 8A Am. Jur. 2d Aviation § 2. Airplane as within terms "vehicle," "motor vehicle," 165 A.L.R. 916. What is "motor vehicle" within automobile guest statute, 98 A.L.R.2d 543. What is "aircraft" or the like within meaning of exclusion or exception clause of insurance policy, 39 A.L.R.4th 214. Liability of owner of wires, poles, or structures struck by aircraft for resulting injury or damage, 49 A.L.R.5th 659. What constitutes "accident" under Warsaw Convention, 78 A.L.R. Fed. 459. 2A C.J.S. Aeronautics and Aerospace § 3.