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NM Stat § 73-24-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 24 - Joint Flood and Drainage Planning Assessments|Section 73-24-3 - Definitions.

As used in the Joint Flood and Drainage Planning Assessments Act: A. "planning assessment" means any study, analysis, plan, survey or review of the need for, costs or feasibility of, alternatives to or locations for facilities owned or operated by a flood control district or a conservancy district; B. "flood control district" means any flood control district created pursuant to Chapter 72, Articles 16 through 18 NMSA 1978; and C. "conservancy district" means any conservancy district created pursuant to Chapter 73, Articles 14 through 18 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 1992, ch. 90, § 3.
NM Stat § 73-24-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 24 - Joint Flood and Drainage Planning Assessments|Section 73-24-4 - Joint assessments.

In addition to any other requirements imposed by law, flood control districts and conservancy districts that operate in overlapping or adjoining districts shall perform joint flood and drainage planning assessments to ensure and promote coordination of evaluation and planning for flood control and conservancy district improvements and operations. Such a joint assessment shall be performed at least every year by overlapping or adjoining districts. Each flood control district and conservancy district shall designate a person responsible for monitoring the coordination of flood and drainage planning assessments and shall notify all other overlapping or adjoining flood control or conservancy districts of the name, business address and business telephone number of the person designated. History: Laws 1992, ch. 90, § 4.
NM Stat § 73-25-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-1 - Short title.

Chapter 73, Article 25 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Regional Transit District Act". History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 1; 2009, ch. 57, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2009 amendment, effective June 19, 2009, added the Chapter and Article reference to the Regional Transit District Act.
NM Stat § 73-25-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-2 - Purpose.

The purpose of the Regional Transit District Act is to: A. serve the public by providing for the creation of regional networks of safe and efficient public transit services; B. allow multijurisdictional public transit systems to reduce the congestion of single-occupant motor vehicle traffic by providing transportation options for residents; C. decrease automobile accidents by reducing traffic congestion on freeways and streets; D. reduce noise and air pollution produced by motor vehicles; E. prolong and extend the life of New Mexico's existing roadways by easing the traffic burden; F. provide residents with a choice of transportation alternatives so that seniors, youth, low-income and mobility-impaired residents and others unable to drive or afford motor vehicles continue to have full access to the goods, services, jobs and activities of the community; G. improve the New Mexico economy by increasing workforce and citizen access to education and higher paying jobs; and H. prolong and extend petroleum resources. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 2. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-3 - Definitions.

As used in the Regional Transit District Act: A. "board" means the board of directors of a district; B. "bond" means a revenue bond; C. "combination" means two or more governmental units that exercise joint authority; D. "commission" means the state transportation commission; E. "construct" or "construction" means the planning, designing, engineering, acquisition, installation, construction or reconstruction of a regional transit system; F. "district" means a regional transit district that is a political subdivision of the state created pursuant to the Regional Transit District Act; G. "governmental unit" means the state, a county or a municipality of the state or an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo located within the boundaries of the state; H. "regional transit system" means a property, improvement or system designed to be compatible with established state and local transportation plans that transports or conveys passengers within a region by means of a high-occupancy vehicle, including an automobile, truck, bus, van or railcar; and I. "revenues" means tolls, fees, rates, charges, assessments, grants, contributions or other income and revenues received by the district. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 3. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-7 - Toll collection.

A. A district may promulgate rules regarding collection of fees, tolls, rates or charges. State and local law enforcement authorities may enter into traffic and toll enforcement agreements with a district. B. A person who fails to pay a fee, toll, rate or charge required for the privilege of traveling on or using property included in a regional transit system may be assigned a fine of not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) or not less than fifty dollars ($50.00). The magistrate or metropolitan court where the offense took place shall have jurisdiction over actions brought pursuant to this subsection. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 7. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-9 - Agreement of the state not to limit or alter rights of obligees.

The state pledges and agrees with the holders of bonds issued under the Regional Transit District Act and with those parties who enter into contracts with a district or a member of a combination pursuant to the Regional Transit District Act that the state will not impair the rights vested in the district or the rights or obligations of a person with which the district contracts to fulfill the terms of an agreement made pursuant to the Regional Transit District Act. The state further agrees that it will not impair the rights or remedies of the holders of the bonds of a district until the bonds have been paid or until adequate provision for payment has been made. A district may include this provision and undertaking for the state in bonds. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 9. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-10 - Investments.

A board may invest or deposit funds in accordance with the prudent investor rule set forth in the Uniform Prudent Investor Act [45-7-601 to 45-7-612 NMSA 1978]. The board may employ investment management services to invest the funds and may pay reasonable compensation for investment management services from the assets of the applicable funds. The board shall keep accurate and complete records and accounts concerning the investment portfolio. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 10. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-11 - Exemption from taxation.

The income or other revenues of a district, all properties at any time owned by a district, all bonds issued by a district and the income from the bonds issued by a district are exempt from taxation in the state. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 11. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-12 - Cooperative powers.

A district may cooperate with a person to: A. accept legitimate contributions or liens securing obligations of the district from the person with respect to the financing, construction, operation or maintenance of a regional transit system and, in connection with a loan or advance, enter into contracts establishing the repayment terms; B. enter into contracts regarding the financing, construction, operation or maintenance of a specified regional transit system; C. enter into joint operating contracts concerning a regional transit system; D. acquire easements or rights of way for a regional transit system; and E. designate a regional transit system as part of the state highway system, a county highway system or a municipal highway system if the person with jurisdiction over the applicable highway system consents to the designation. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 12. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-13 - Powers of governmental units.

A governmental unit, for the purpose of aiding the financing, construction, operation or maintenance of a regional transit system, may: A. sell, lease, loan, donate, grant, convey, assign, transfer and otherwise dispose to the district real or personal property or interests therein; B. enter into agreements with a person for the joint financing, construction, operation or maintenance of a regional transit system. Upon compliance with applicable constitutional or charter limitations, the governmental unit may agree to make payments, without limitation as to amount except as set forth in the agreement, from revenues received from one or more fiscal years, to the district or a person to defray the costs of the financing, construction, operation or maintenance of a regional transit system; and C. transfer to the district a contract that may have been awarded by the governmental unit for construction, operation or maintenance of a regional transit system. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 13. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-14 - Notice; opportunity for comment.

A. At least forty-five days prior to a meeting at which the board shall consider or take action on a proposal to request, establish, increase or decrease a rate, toll, fee or charge, the board shall deliver written notice of the meeting and proposal to a governmental unit where the proposed rate, toll, fee or charge will be imposed. The affected governmental unit shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for comment, either at a regular meeting of the board or at a special meeting convened to receive comment. B. At least seven business days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting, the board shall make available to the public written or electronic notice of the time and agenda of the meeting. The board shall designate during each meeting a public comment period and shall offer the public an opportunity to comment. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 14. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-15 - Notice; coordination of information.

A. At least forty-five days prior to the imposition of or an increase in a rate, toll, fee or charge or prior to the issuance of bonds as authorized in the Regional Transit District Act, a notice specifying the amount of the fee, toll, rate or charge and its proposed duration or the value and number of bonds to be issued shall be sent to the commission and to the taxation and revenue department. B. The commission shall file an annual report with the state auditor concerning the activities of all active districts. The report shall detail how many districts have been created, describe their boundaries and specify the regional transit systems that are being provided and how they are being financed. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 15. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-16 - Taxation.

A district has no direct taxation authority. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 16. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-17 - Addition or withdrawal of territory by a district.

A. After the creation of a district, a governmental unit adjacent to but not part of that district may join the district and determine the territorial area to become a part of that district. A two-thirds affirmative vote by the board shall be required before the governmental unit may join the district. B. A governmental unit that is a member of a district may withdraw from the district by adopting a resolution to withdraw. The governmental unit shall withdraw its representative from the board. Real property owned by the district within the boundaries of the withdrawing governmental unit shall remain the property of the district. The provisions of withdrawal shall be negotiated and agreed to by the board, the governmental unit and the commission. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 17. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-18 - Matching funds.

The local government members of a combination shall match at least one dollar ($1.00) for every four dollars ($4.00) provided by the state. Before a district is able to receive state matching funds, it must be certified by the commission pursuant to Section 4 [73-25-4 NMSA 1978] of the Regional Transit District Act. History: Laws 2003, ch. 65, § 18. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 65, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-25-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 25 - Regional Transit District|Section 73-25-19 - Authorization to employ commuter rail service law enforcement officers; powers and duties of officers.

A. A district that operates a commuter rail service may employ commuter rail service law enforcement officers for the district and assign duties to the officers. B. At all times while on duty, commuter rail service law enforcement officers shall carry commissions of office issued by the district. Commuter rail service law enforcement officers shall have the powers of peace officers on all property, tracks, rights of way, easements, vehicles, buses, vans, railcars, locomotives and facilities owned, leased, licensed, maintained or operated by the district. Within this territory, a commuter rail service law enforcement officer may enforce all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, but no arrest for violation of any law, ordinance or regulation is valid unless, at the time of arrest, the commuter rail service law enforcement officer is wearing: (1) a distinctive badge bearing the name of the district issued by the district; or (2) a distinctive uniform prescribed and issued by the district. C. A person employed by the district as a commuter rail service law enforcement officer shall fulfill the requirements for certification in Subsection A of Section 29-7-6 NMSA 1978 within one year of the date of first employment. D. A district may contract with other law enforcement agencies to provide law enforcement services for the district. History: Laws 2009, ch. 57, § 2. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2009, ch. 57 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 19, 2009, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 73-27-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 27 - Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority|Section 73-27-1 - Short title.

This act [73-27-1 to 73-27-19 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority Act". History: Laws 2010, ch. 39, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2010, ch. 39, § 21 made the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority Act effective July 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 73-27-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 27 - Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority|Section 73-27-2 - Findings and purpose.

A. The legislature finds that: (1) consistent with the goals of the statewide water plan, water systems should be planned for and constructed on a regional basis, in that regional water systems are able to take advantage of economies of scale; (2) the costs of designing, purchasing, constructing, rehabilitating, renovating, improving, equipping, furnishing, operating and maintaining regional water systems have increased to a level that local financial resources are inadequate to meet all of the costs and that federal funding is crucial to complete a large scale water supply project in eastern New Mexico; and (3) a water utility authority is necessary in eastern New Mexico to provide an organized structure to work with state, local and federal agencies to complete a water delivery system from the Ute Reservoir to local governments. B. The purposes of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority Act are: (1) to create a water utility authority to develop and construct a water delivery system based on a funding formula whereby up to seventy-five percent of the overall capital cost of the system is to be paid for by the federal government, fifteen percent is to be paid for by the state of New Mexico and ten percent is to be paid for by the local governments that have the power to appoint members to the board of the authority; and (2) to create an authority that will deliver water to the local governments within the boundaries of the authority but that will not compete with local governments for rights to deliver water to ultimate end-users. History: Laws 2010, ch. 39, § 2. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2010, ch. 39, § 21 made the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority Act effective July 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 73-27-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 27 - Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority|Section 73-27-3 - Definitions.

As used in the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority Act: A. "authority" means the eastern New Mexico water utility authority; and B. "board" means the board of directors of the authority. History: Laws 2010, ch. 39, § 3. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2010, ch. 39, § 21 made the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority Act effective July 1, 2010.
NM Stat § 73-27-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 27 - Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority|Section 73-27-4 - Eastern New Mexico water utility authority; created.

A. The "eastern New Mexico water utility authority" is created coextensive with the boundaries of Curry and Roosevelt counties and the territory physically occupied by the water facilities of the authority to plan, design, develop, purchase, acquire, own, operate, establish, construct and maintain the eastern New Mexico rural water system pipelines and wa terworks to supply water for domestic, commercial, non-irrigated agricultural and industrial purposes by any available means to persons within and without the boundaries of the authority.B. The eastern New Mexico water utility authority is created for the benefit of the four members of the eastern New Mexico rural water authority, including the city of Clovis, the city of Portales, the city of Texico and the town of Elida. History: Laws 2010, ch. 39, § 4; 2020, ch. 60, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, removed Curry county, the village of Melrose and the village of Grady from the membership of the eastern New Mexico water utility authority; and in Subsection B, after "benefit of the", deleted "seven" and added "four", and after "including", deleted "Curry county", after "city of Texico", deleted "the town of Melrose" and added "and", and after "Elida", deleted "and the village of Grady".
NM Stat § 73-27-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 27 - Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority|Section 73-27-5 - Board; appointment; terms.

A. The board shall consist of six members, each of whom shall reside within the boundaries of the authority, appointed as follows:(1) three board members appointed by the Clovis city commission for a term of two years; provided, however, that two of the initial members shall be appointed for a term of one year for the purpose of having a staggered board;(2) two board members appointed by the Portales city council for a term of two years; provided, however, that one of the initial members shall be appointed for a term of one year for the purpose of having a staggered board; and(3) one board member appointed for a term of one year on a rotating basis and in the following order by:(a) the Texico city council; and (b) the Elida town council.B. A vacancy occurring by other than expiration of a term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but only for the unexpired term. History: Laws 2010, ch. 39, § 5; 2020, ch. 60, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2020 amendment, effective May 20, 2020, reduced the number of members of the board of directors of the eastern New Mexico water utility authority, and revised the composition of the board; and in Subsection A, in the introductory clause, after "consist of", deleted "seven" and added "six", deleted former Paragraph A(3) and redesignated former Paragraph A(4) as Paragraph A(3), in Paragraph A(3), deleted former Subparagraph A(3)(b) and redesignated former Subparagraph A(3)(c) as Subparagraph A(3)(b), in Subparagraph A(3)(b), after "Elida", deleted "village" and added "town", and deleted former Subparagraph A(3)(d).