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NM Stat § 21-2A-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 2A - College District Tax|Section 21-2A-12 - Extended learning fund created; distribution of fund.

The "extended learning fund" is created in the state treasury. Money in the fund is appropriated to the commission on higher education [higher education department] for the purpose of making awards to public schools and public post-secondary institutions for the purpose of developing and operating extended learning programs throughout the state. The commission [department] shall establish by regulation a procedure for application and award of money in the fund. Disbursements of the fund shall be made by warrant of the department of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the executive director [secretary] of the commission on higher education [higher education department]. Any unexpended or unencumbered balances remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain to the credit of the fund. History: Laws 1995, ch. 224, § 18. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. For designation of the commission on higher education as the higher education department, see 9-25-4.1 NMSA 1978. Effective dates. — Laws 1995, ch. 224 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 16, 1995, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 21-2A-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 2A - College District Tax|Section 21-2A-15 - College district lease-purchase arrangements; agreement of the state; legal investments; tax exemption; cumulative and complete authority.

A. The state does hereby pledge to and agree with the holders of any lease-purchase arrangement entered into pursuant to the College District Tax Act that the state will not limit or alter the rights hereby vested in college districts to fulfill the terms of any lease-purchase arrangement or in any way impair the rights and remedies of the holders of lease-purchase arrangements until the payments due thereon, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of those holders, are fully met and discharged. College districts are authorized to include this pledge and agreement of the state in any lease-purchase arrangement. B. Lease-purchase arrangements entered into pursuant to the College District Tax Act shall be legal investments in which all insurance companies, banks and savings and loan associations organized under the laws of the state, public officers and public bodies and all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds. C. The state covenants with the purchasers and all subsequent holders and transferees of lease-purchase arrangements entered into by boards, in consideration of the acceptance of and payment for the lease-purchase arrangements entered into pursuant to the College District Tax Act, that lease-purchase arrangements and the income from the lease-purchase arrangements shall at all times be free from taxation by the state, except for estate or gift taxes and taxes on transfers. D. The College District Tax Act shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for acquiring educational technology equipment and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws and shall not be regarded as a derogation of any powers now existing. The College District Tax Act shall be deemed to provide complete authority for acquiring educational technology equipment and entering into lease-purchase arrangements. No other approval of any state agency or officer, except as provided in that act, shall be required with respect to any lease-purchase arrangements, and the board acting pursuant to provisions of that act need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of debt by college districts; provided, however, that a board may submit to a vote of qualified electors of the college district the question of creating debt by entering into a lease-purchase arrangement; and provided further that the board shall abide by the vote of the majority of those persons voting on the question. History: Laws 2019, ch. 252, § 4. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2019, ch. 252, § 7 contained an emergency clause and was approved April 4, 2019.
NM Stat § 21-2A-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 2A - College District Tax|Section 21-2A-16 - Liberal interpretation.

The College District Tax Act, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to the effect of the purposes of the act.History: Laws 2019, ch. 252, § 5. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2019, ch. 252, § 7 contained an emergency clause and was approved April 4, 2019.
NM Stat § 21-2A-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 2A - College District Tax|Section 21-2A-17 - Severability.

If any part or application of the College District Tax Act is held invalid, the remainder or its application to other situations or persons shall not be affected. History: Laws 2019, ch. 252, § 6. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2019, ch. 252, § 7 contained an emergency clause and was approved April 4, 2019.
NM Stat § 21-3-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-1 - [Names of Las Vegas and Silver City schools.]

The state educational institution at Las Vegas, shall be known by the name and title of the New Mexico normal university [New Mexico highlands university]; and the state educational institution at Silver City, shall be known by the name and title of the New Mexico normal school [western New Mexico university]. History: Laws 1893, ch. 19, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 3650; Laws 1899, ch. 18, § 1; Code 1915, § 4974; C.S. 1929, § 120-1901; 1941 Comp., § 55-2101; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-1. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. N.M. Const., art. XII, § 11, as repealed and reenacted on November 8, 1960, changed the name of the New Mexico normal school to the New Mexico western college, which was again changed by constitutional amendment of November 3, 1964, to western New Mexico university. See 21-3-3 NMSA 1978. That constitutional provision also changed the name of New Mexico normal university to New Mexico highlands university. See 21-3-2 NMSA 1978. Compiler's notes. — This section bore no history line in the 1915 Code. The compilers appear to have correlated the two acts now cited to the history line to create it. Cross references. — For New Mexico highlands university, see 21-3-2 NMSA 1978. For western New Mexico university, see 21-3-3 NMSA 1978. For eastern New Mexico university, see 21-3-29 NMSA 1978. For designation as state educational institutions, see N.M. Const., art. XII, § 11. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 9.
NM Stat § 21-3-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-2 - [Use of name "New Mexico highlands university" authorized.]

That except for financial transactions the use of the name New Mexico highlands university is hereby permitted in lieu of New Mexico normal university, for common convenience. History: Laws 1941, ch. 130, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 55-2102; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-2. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 9.
NM Stat § 21-3-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-3 - Use of name "western New Mexico university" authorized; exceptions.

For all purposes excepting suits, state lands, funds and appropriations the name "western New Mexico university" is hereby authorized for use in lieu of the name New Mexico western college. History: Laws 1923, ch. 22, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 120-1902; 1941 Comp., § 55-2103; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-3; Laws 1963, ch. 3, § 1. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 9.
NM Stat § 21-3-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-5 - [Election of officers; bond of secretary-treasurer.]

Each of such boards shall annually elect one member thereof as president and another member as secretary and treasurer, and such officers shall hold their offices until their successors shall be elected and qualified. The secretary and treasurer shall execute his bond to the state of New Mexico for not less than twenty thousand dollars [($20,000)], with at least two freehold sureties, residents of the state, which shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of such secretary and treasurer, and shall be approved by the governor and filed in the office of the secretary of state. History: Laws 1893, ch. 19, § 4; C.L. 1897, § 3653; Code 1915, § 4976; C.S. 1929, § 120-1906; 1941 Comp., § 55-2105; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-5. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 63A Am. Jur. 2d Public Officers and Employees §§ 487, 488. Malfeasance in office, public officer's bond as subject to forfeiture for, 4 A.L.R.2d 1348. 14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 16.
NM Stat § 21-3-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-6 - [Meeting of boards of regents; quorum.]

Each of said boards of regents shall hold at least four meetings during each year at their respective normal schools [universities] for the purpose of discharging their duties, the time of such meetings to be fixed by such board, and the president of such board may call special meetings thereof when in his judgment the business of such schools demands the same. Three members of such boards shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. History: Laws 1893, ch. 19, § 5; C.L. 1897, § 3654; Code 1915, § 4977; C.S. 1929, § 120-1907; 1941 Comp., § 55-2106; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-6. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. N.M. Const., art. XII, § 11, as repealed and reenacted on November 8, 1960, changed the name of the New Mexico normal school to the New Mexico western college, which was again changed by constitutional amendment of November 3, 1964, to western New Mexico university. See 21-3-3 NMSA 1978. That constitutional provision also changed the name of New Mexico normal university to New Mexico highlands university. See 21-3-2 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 21-3-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-8 - [Duties of board officers.]

The president of each board shall preside at all meetings thereof and shall sign the proceedings of the same, and shall sign all orders directed by the board to be drawn upon the treasurer thereof for the payment of money. In the absence of the president at any meeting of the board, the members present shall elect a president pro tem. The secretary of the board shall have charge of the records, books and papers belonging to such board, and shall keep a record of the proceedings of such board and shall issue and attest all orders directed by the board to be drawn upon the treasurer of the same for the payment of money. Such secretary, as treasurer, shall have the care and custody of all moneys belonging to such school, and he shall pay out the same only upon orders drawn upon him by direction of the board of regents and signed by the president thereof; and at each regular meeting of such board such treasurer shall submit to the same a statement showing a full account of the condition of financial affairs of such school. History: Laws 1893, ch. 19, § 7; C.L. 1897, § 3656; Code 1915, § 4979; C.S. 1929, § 120-1909; 1941 Comp., § 55-2108; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-8. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 21-3-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-9 - [New Mexico highlands university; school of manual training; kindergarten training school.]

There are hereby established as branches or departments of said New Mexico normal university [New Mexico highlands university], to be carried on at Las Vegas, a school of manual training for the state of New Mexico, the object of which shall be to instruct pupils, and to train and qualify teachers to teach the use of hands and tools in the various useful arts of practical value to the people of the state; and also a kindergarten training school to qualify teachers of the state to use that system of teaching in the primary schools. History: Laws 1899, ch. 18, § 2; Code 1915, § 4982; C.S. 1929, § 120-1914; 1941 Comp., § 55-2111; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-11. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. N.M. Const., art. XII, § 11, as repealed and reenacted on November 8, 1960, changed the name of the New Mexico normal school to the New Mexico western college, which was again changed by constitutional amendment of November 3, 1964, to western New Mexico university. See 21-3-3 NMSA 1978. That constitutional provision also changed the name of New Mexico normal university to New Mexico highlands university. See 21-3-2 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities §§ 35, 37, 38.
NM Stat § 21-3-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-10 - [New Mexico highlands university to be nonsectarian.]

Said institution shall be forever strictly nonsectarian in its character and management, and no creed or system of religion shall be taught, practiced or exercised in it. History: Laws 1899, ch. 18, § 3; Code 1915, § 4983; C.S. 1929, § 120-1915; 1941 Comp., § 55-2112; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-12. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For prohibition of religious tests and services in schools, see N.M. Const., art. XII, § 9. For free public schools conducted in English, see N.M. Const., art. XXI, § 4. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 16 Am. Jur. 2d Constitutional Law §§ 465, 466, 481. Sectarianism in schools, 5 A.L.R. 866, 141 A.L.R. 1144, 45 A.L.R.2d 742. Validity and construction of public school regulation of student distribution of religious documents at school, 136 A.L.R. Fed. 551. 14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 7; 16A C.J.S. Constitutional Law §§ 518 to 521, 523.
NM Stat § 21-3-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-11 - [Acquisition of land for New Mexico highlands university.]

That the board of regents of the New Mexico normal university [New Mexico highlands university] is hereby given the right and authority to acquire by purchase or donation any and all land which may be necessary for campus and building site purposes. History: Laws 1927, ch. 60, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 120-1911; 1941 Comp., § 55-2113; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-13. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. N.M. Const., art. XII, § 11, as repealed and reenacted on November 8, 1960, changed the name of the New Mexico normal school to the New Mexico western college, which was again changed by constitutional amendment of November 3, 1964, to western New Mexico university. See 21-3-3 NMSA 1978. That constitutional provision also changed the name of New Mexico normal university to New Mexico highlands university. See 21-3-2 NMSA 1978. Compiler's notes. — Laws 1937, ch. 95, § 1, ratified and confirmed any and all deeds, grants and conveyances heretofore made by any city, town or village in this state to the state of New Mexico, conveying land or other property for the use of any institution of this state. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities §§ 32 to 35. 14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities §§ 10, 11, 17.
NM Stat § 21-3-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-12 - [Right of eminent domain by New Mexico highlands university regents unaffected.]

That the provisions of the foregoing section [21-3-11 NMSA 1978] shall in no way change, alter or amend the right given the board of regents of the New Mexico normal university [New Mexico highlands university] to condemn land for university purposes as is now provided by the laws of the state of New Mexico. History: Laws 1927, ch. 60, § 2; C.S. 1929, § 120-1912; 1941 Comp., § 55-2114; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-14. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. N.M. Const., art. XII, § 11, as repealed and reenacted on November 8, 1960, changed the name of the New Mexico normal school to the New Mexico western college, which was again changed by constitutional amendment of November 3, 1964, to western New Mexico university. See 21-3-3 NMSA 1978. That constitutional provision also changed the name of New Mexico normal university to New Mexico highlands university. See 21-3-2 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 26 Am. Jur. 2d Eminent Domain § 68. Right to condemn property owned or used by private educational, charitable or religious organization, 80 A.L.R.3d 833.
NM Stat § 21-3-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-13 - [Borrowing by New Mexico highlands university for building, land acquisition or bond retirement purposes.]

That for the purpose of erecting, altering, improving, furnishing and equipping any necessary buildings or structures at the New Mexico normal university [New Mexico highlands university], or acquiring any necessary land for the use of said institution, or for retiring the whole or any part of any series bonds, previously issued by said institution under the provisions of law or for any or all of such purposes, the board of regents or directors of the New Mexico normal university [New Mexico highlands university] is hereby authorized to borrow money for such purposes in conformity with the terms of this act [21-3-13 to 21-3-28 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1941, ch. 208, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 55-2115; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-15. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. N.M. Const., art. XII, § 11, as repealed and reenacted on November 8, 1960, changed the name of the New Mexico normal school to the New Mexico western college, which was again changed by constitutional amendment of November 3, 1964, to western New Mexico university. See 21-3-3 NMSA 1978. That constitutional provision also changed the name of New Mexico normal university to New Mexico highlands university. See 21-3-2 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For authority of state treasurer to purchase bonds, see 6-13-6 NMSA 1978. For regulations concerning sale of bonds, see 6-13-6 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities § 35. 14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 17.
NM Stat § 21-3-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-14 - [Resolution of New Mexico highlands university regents.]

That whenever the said board of regents of the New Mexico normal university [New Mexico highlands university], by the affirmative vote of a majority of its members, duly entered in the minutes of said board, shall by resolution determine that it is necessary to erect, alter, improve, furnish or equip any building or buildings, structure or structures at said university, or acquire any land for use thereof, or to retire the whole or any part of any series of bonds previously issued in conformity with law or for any or all of said purposes, said board is hereby empowered and authorized to issue and sell, subject to the terms of this act [21-3-13, 21-3-14, 21-3-16 to 21-3-28 NMSA 1978], building and improvement bonds of said New Mexico normal university [New Mexico highlands university]. History: Laws 1941, ch. 208, § 2; 1941 Comp., § 55-2116; 1953 Comp., § 73-22-16. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. N.M. Const., art. XII, § 11, as repealed and reenacted on November 8, 1960, changed the name of the New Mexico normal school to the New Mexico western college, which was again changed by constitutional amendment of November 3, 1964, to western New Mexico university. See 21-3-3 NMSA 1978. That constitutional provision also changed the name of New Mexico normal university to New Mexico highlands university. See 21-3-2 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 64 Am. Jur. 2d Public Securities and Obligations § 120. 14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities §§ 4, 10.
NM Stat § 21-3-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions|Article 3 - Certain State Post-Secondary Schools|Section 21-3-15 - Bonds; form; conditions.

Bonds issued pursuant to Chapter 21, Article 3 NMSA 1978 shall be in such form and denominations as the board determines, due and payable not later than fifty years from date of issue. The bonds shall be payable in consecutive order commencing not later than two years from date of issue. History: 1978 Comp., § 21-3-15, enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 265, § 37. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1983, ch. 265, § 37 repealed former 21-3-15 NMSA 1978 and enacted a new section. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 64 Am. Jur. 2d Public Securities and Obligations §§ 195, 196, 202, 205, 399 to 453. Power and discretion of officer or board authorized to issue bonds of governmental units as regards terms or conditions to be included therein, 119 A.L.R. 190. 47 C.J.S. Interest and Usury; Consumer Credit § 18.