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NM Stat § 18-4-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 4 - Old Lincoln County Memorial|Section 18-4-6 - Lincoln historic site; state historic sites and monuments division; powers and duties.

The state historic sites and monuments division of the cultural affairs department shall be entrusted with the protection and preservation of the old Lincoln county courthouse. The historic sites division shall: A. maintain and operate the historic site as a state museum of old Lincoln county; B. acquire and hold real estate in the name of the state; C. act in cooperation with the federal government or any of its agencies in preserving the historic site; and D. accept gifts, grants and donations from any person, firm, corporation, agency or any group of persons for the collections of the museum or the maintenance and operation of the historic site. History: 1941 Comp., § 3-927, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 138, § 5; 1951, ch. 139, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 4-12-27; Laws 1963, ch. 62, § 1; 1977, ch. 246, § 23; 1980, ch. 151, § 29; 2004, ch. 25, § 24; 2013, ch. 67, § 4. ANNOTATIONSThe 2013 amendment, effective June 14, 2013, renamed state monuments as historic sites; in the catchline, after "Lincoln", deleted "monument" and added "historic site" and after "state", deleted "monuments" and added "historic sites and monuments"; in Subsections A, in the first sentence, deleted "monuments" and added "historic sites and monuments" and in the second sentence, deleted "state monuments" and added "historic sites"; in Subsections A, C, and D, deleted "monument" and added "historic site"; in Subsection A, after "historic site as a", deleted "memorial and", and after "Lincoln county", deleted "shall have power to"; in Subsection B, after "state", deleted "and to"; and in Subsection C, after "historic site; and", deleted "shall have power to". The 2004 amendment, effective May 19, 2004, changed "museum division" to "cultural affairs department". Advertising. — The duty formerly belonging to the old Lincoln county memorial commission (now belonging to the cultural affairs department) to maintain and operate the monument as a memorial and state museum, coupled with the power and authority to make necessary rules and regulations for the proper operation and maintenance thereof, permitted the commission to expend appropriated funds for advertising the memorial and state museum. 1970 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 70-83.
NM Stat § 18-5-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 5 - Arts Commission and Division|Section 18-5-1 - Findings; declaration.

The legislature finds and declares: A. that many people in this state lack the opportunity to view, enjoy or participate in living theatrical performances, musical concerts, operas, dance and ballet recitals, art exhibits, examples of fine architecture and the performing and visual arts, generally; B. that many people in this state possess talents of an artistic and creative nature which cannot be utilized to their fullest extent under existing conditions; C. that the general welfare of the people of this state will be promoted by giving further recognition to the arts as a vital part of our culture and heritage and as an important means of expanding the scope of our educational program; and D. that increased activity in the arts will increase employment by encouraging the production of artistic events in various communities of this state, thus utilizing the talents and services of many local citizens. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-23-1, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 138, § 1.
NM Stat § 18-5-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 5 - Arts Commission and Division|Section 18-5-2 - Definitions.

As used in Chapter 18, Article 5 NMSA 1978: A. "commission" means the New Mexico arts commission; B. "creative arts" means the act of writing, composing or designating and executing literature, including poetry; drama; music, including opera and choral works; ballet and dance; painting; sculpturing; graphic arts; photography; crafts; architecture; and films and television; C. "director" means the executive head of the division; D. "division" means the arts division of the cultural affairs department; and E. "interpretative arts" means the act of interpreting the creative arts, including designing, publishing, printing and collecting of books; the producing, directing and performing of dramas; the performing of music and the producing, directing and performing of operas and choral works; the producing, directing and performing of ballet and dance; the conservation of architecture; and the producing, directing and performing of films and television. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-23-2, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 70, § 1; 1980, ch. 151, § 30; 2004, ch. 25, § 25. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1978, Chapter 70 repealed former 4-23-2, 1953 Comp. (former 18-5-2 to 18-5-9 NMSA 1978), relating to the arts commission, effective March 31, 1978, and enacted a new 4-23-2, 1953 Comp. The 2004 amendment, effective May 19, 2004, in Subsection D, changed "office of cultural affairs" to "cultural affairs department".
NM Stat § 18-5-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 5 - Arts Commission and Division|Section 18-5-3 - Commission; creation; members; terms; compensation.

A. There is created the "New Mexico arts commission." B. The commission is composed of fifteen members, appointed by the governor. Members shall be broadly representative of all fields of the creative and interpretative arts. C. Members of the commission shall be residents of this state and shall be persons who are widely known for their professional competence and experience in connection with the creative or interpretive [interpretative] arts. D. Members of the commission shall initially be appointed for terms as follows: five members shall be appointed for terms of one year, five members shall be appointed for terms of two years and five members shall be appointed for terms of three years. The first members of the commission shall be appointed on or before September 1, 1965, with the date of office of all these members to commence on the same day. After the expiration of the initial terms, all members shall be appointed for terms of three years. Vacancies resulting from the death or resignation of a member shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term of the member creating the vacancy. E. Members of the commission shall receive per diem and mileage as provided for nonsalaried public employees in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978] and shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-23-3, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 70, § 2. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1978, Chapter 70 repealed former 4-23-3, 1953 Comp., relating to the arts commission, effective March 31, 1978, and enacted a new section.
NM Stat § 18-5-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 5 - Arts Commission and Division|Section 18-5-4 - Commission; officers; meetings.

A. Annually, at the November meeting, the commission as a whole shall organize by the nomination, election and installation of a vice chairman and a secretary of the commission. The chairman of the commission, to be appointed by the governor, will take office at this time. B. The commission shall hold at least four meetings in each calendar year. C. All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-23-4, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 70, § 3. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1978, Chapter 70 repealed former 4-23-4, 1953 Comp., relating to the arts commission, effective March 31, 1978, and enacted a new section.
NM Stat § 18-5-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 5 - Arts Commission and Division|Section 18-5-5 - Commission; duties.

A. The commission will be advisory to the director of the arts division, to the state cultural affairs officer and to state government in general where not in conflict with other statutory agencies. The governor will receive general counsel on the arts from the commission and from the division. B. The commission will advise the director on all division policies, and the director shall provide the commission with all information requisite to such advice. C. The commission shall be consulted by the director before he approves, disapproves or modifies the distribution of federal and state program funds. The director shall provide the commission with all information requisite to such consultation. D. The director shall keep the commission informed of the fiscal affairs of the division, including budget requests, appropriations and disbursements. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-23-5, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 70, § 4; 1980, ch. 151, § 31. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1978, Chapter 70 repealed former 4-23-5, 1953 Comp., relating to the arts commission, effective March 31, 1978, and enacted a new 4-23-5, 1953 Comp.
NM Stat § 18-5-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 5 - Arts Commission and Division|Section 18-5-6 - Division; creation; director; appointment.

A. The "arts division" is created within the cultural affairs department. B. Subject to the authority of the secretary of cultural affairs, the administrative and executive head of the arts division is the "director" of the arts division. The director shall be hired by the secretary from a list of three to five names supplied by the commission. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-23-6, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 70, § 5; 1980, ch. 151, § 32; 2004, ch. 25, § 26. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1978, Chapter 70 repealed former 4-23-6, 1953 Comp., relating to the arts commission, effective March 31, 1978, and enacted a new 4-23-6, 1953 Comp. The 2004 amendment, effective May 19, 2004, in Subsection A, changed "office of cultural affairs" to "cultural affairs department"; and Subsection B, changed "state cultural affairs officer" to "secretary of cultural affairs".
NM Stat § 18-5-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 5 - Arts Commission and Division|Section 18-5-7 - Division; powers; duties.

The powers and duties of the arts division of the office of cultural affairs shall be: A. to advise and assist public agencies in planning civic beautification; B. to foster appreciation for the fine arts; C. to make this state more appealing to the world; D. to encourage the creative activity in the arts of residents of this state, and to attract to this state's residency additional outstanding creators in the field of fine arts through appropriate programs of publicity, education, coordination and direct activities such as sponsorship of performing and visual arts; E. to accept on behalf of the state such donations of money, property or memorials as, in its discretion, are suitable and shall best further the aims of Sections 18-5-1 through 18-5-7 NMSA 1978. The division shall be empowered to accept any additional gifts, contributions or bequests from private persons, corporations, foundations or agencies or the federal government. Such money so gained may be reemployed as part of a revolving fund to be used to further the purpose of Sections 18-5-1 through 18-5-7 NMSA 1978; F. to make, through its director, rules and regulations necessary to administer the division and as provided by law; and G. to perform other duties as provided by law. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-23-7, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 70, § 6; 1980, ch. 151, § 33. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1978, Chapter 70 repealed 4-23-2 to 4-23-6.1, 1953 Comp. (former 18-5-2 to 18-5-9 NMSA 1978), relating to the arts commission, effective March 31, 1978, and enacted new §§ 4-23-2 to 4-23-7, 1953 Comp. Artists-in-the-schools not employees of division. — Artists participating in the artists-in-the-schools program are not employees of the New Mexico arts division and, therefore, are ineligible for unemployment compensation benefits through the division. 1980 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 80-08.
NM Stat § 18-5-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 5 - Arts Commission and Division|Section 18-5-9 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1978, ch. 70, § 7 repealed 4-23-2 to 4-23-6.1, 1953 Comp. (former 18-5-2 to 18-5-9 NMSA 1978), relating to the arts commission, effective March 31, 1978.
NM Stat § 18-6-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 6 - Cultural Properties|Section 18-6-1 - Short title.

Sections 18-6-1 through 18-6-17 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Cultural Properties Act". History: 1953 Comp., § 4-27-4, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 223, § 1; 1977, ch. 246, § 34; 2004, ch. 25, § 27. ANNOTATIONSThe 2004 amendment, effective May 19, 2004, converted 1953 statutory citations to NMSA 1978 citations.
NM Stat § 18-6-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 6 - Cultural Properties|Section 18-6-2 - Purpose of act.

The legislature hereby declares that the historical and cultural heritage of the state is one of the state's most valued and important assets; that the public has an interest in the preservation of all antiquities, historic and prehistoric ruins, sites, structures, objects and similar places and things for their scientific and historical information and value; that the neglect, desecration and destruction of historical and cultural sites, structures, places and objects results in an irreplaceable loss to the public; and that therefore it is the purpose of the Cultural Properties Act [18-6-1 to 18-6-17 NMSA 1978] to provide for the preservation, protection and enhancement of structures, sites and objects of historical significance within the state, in a manner conforming with, but not limited by, the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-665). History: 1953 Comp., § 4-27-5, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 223, § 2. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-665), see 16 U.S.C. § 470 et seq. Law reviews. — For note, "Cultural Properties Act — Turley v. State and the New Mexico Cultural Properties Act: A Matter of Interpretation", see 13 N.M.L. Rev. 737 (1983). For student article, "The Efficacy of State Law in Protecting Native American Sacred Places: A Case Study of the Paseo Del Norte Extension," see 47 Nat. Resources J. 969 (2007). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical landmarks, 18 A.L.R.4th 990. Application and construction of § 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 USCS § 470f), dealing with federally sponsored projects which affect historic properties, 68 A.L.R. Fed. 578.
NM Stat § 18-6-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 6 - Cultural Properties|Section 18-6-3 - Definitions.

As used in the Cultural Properties Act [18-6-1 to 18-6-17 NMSA 1978]: A. "committee" means the cultural properties review committee; B. "cultural property" means a structure, place, site or object having historic, archaeological, scientific, architectural or other cultural significance; C. "registered cultural property" means a cultural property that has been placed on the official register on either a permanent or temporary basis by the committee; D. "official register" means the New Mexico register of cultural properties maintained by the committee for the purpose of recording cultural properties deemed worthy of preservation; and E. "state land" means property owned, controlled or operated by a department, agency, institution or political subdivision of the state. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-27-6, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 223, § 3; 1993, ch. 176, § 7. ANNOTATIONSThe 1993 amendment, effective June 18, 1993, added Subsection E and made several minor stylistic changes throughout the section.
NM Stat § 18-6-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 6 - Cultural Properties|Section 18-6-4 - Committee created; membership; compensation; voting; term; chairman; meetings.

A. The "cultural properties review committee" is created, which consists of nine members as follows: (1) the state historian at the state archives and record center; (2) one person professionally recognized in the discipline of architectural history; (3) one person professionally recognized in the discipline of history; (4) one person professionally recognized in the discipline of architecture; (5) one person professionally recognized in the discipline of prehistoric archaeology; (6) one person professionally recognized in the discipline of historic archaeology; (7) one additional person who is professionally recognized in: (a) history; (b) architectural history or architecture; or (c) archaeology; (8) one person who is a member of a New Mexico Indian nation, tribe or pueblo; and (9) one person who is a resident of New Mexico and represents the general public. Other than the state historian, all members shall be appointed by the governor. Each appointed professional member shall have achieved recognition for accomplishment in that member's field in the American southwest, and each shall have specialized knowledge of New Mexico. B. Any member of the committee shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses in the discharge of the member's official duties in accordance with the rates set by the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978]. Any committee member who receives a salary from state funds shall not be entitled to per diem and mileage for service on the committee unless the service is away from the town in which the member's duty station is located, and, in that case, the member shall receive per diem and mileage allowance at the rate set for salaried state employees. Committee members shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance for committee service, but this does not mean that committee members who receive a salary from state funds shall not continue to draw such salary while discharging committee duties. C. A simple majority shall constitute a quorum. A member of the committee shall abstain from voting or the member's vote shall be disqualified on any matter in which the member has a pecuniary interest. D. Appointed members shall serve terms of four years. Members shall be appointed without regard to partisan political affiliation, and any member may be reappointed to the committee. E. A chairman, vice chairman and secretary shall be elected from the membership to serve for one year, subject to reelection. F. The committee shall meet at least once each quarter. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-27-7, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 223, § 4; 1986, ch. 10, § 1; 2005, ch. 50, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, expanded the membership of the cultural properties review committee to include one person who is a member of a New Mexico Indian nation, tribe or pueblo and one person who is a resident of New Mexico and represents the general public.
NM Stat § 18-6-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 6 - Cultural Properties|Section 18-6-6 - Cultural affairs department; powers and duties relating to the cultural properties act.

A. The cultural affairs department is responsible for administering, developing and maintaining all registered cultural properties in its ownership or custody. B. Unless other locations are deemed more appropriate by the committee, in consultation with the museum of New Mexico, because of the nature of the property involved, the cultural affairs department shall be the depository for all collections made under the provisions of the Cultural Properties Act [18-6-1 to 18-6-17 NMSA 1978] and shall make available material from such collections to museums in and out of the state on the request of the governing bodies of those museums when, in the opinion of the department, such use is appropriate and when arrangements are made for the safe custodianship and public exhibition of the material in accordance with department rules. The museum of New Mexico shall maintain a record of the location of all such collections. C. The cultural affairs department may seek and accept gifts, donations and grants, subject to the provisions of Subsection B of Section 18-6-7 NMSA 1978, to be used to acquire, preserve or restore registered cultural properties. D. The cultural affairs department may acquire by gift, purchase or, if no other means of acquisition are available, condemnation any cultural property or interest therein sufficient to preserve such property. Cultural properties so acquired shall be administered by the department or other appropriate state agencies in accordance with Subsections A and B of this section. E. The cultural affairs department may enter into agreements with the committee to provide assistance in carrying out the duties of the committee. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-27-9, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 223, § 6; 1977, ch. 246, § 36; 1980, ch. 151, § 35; 1986, ch. 10, § 3; 2004, ch. 25, § 28. ANNOTATIONSThe 2004 amendment, effective May 19, 2004, in Subsection A, changed "museum division" to "cultural affairs department".
NM Stat § 18-6-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties|Article 6 - Cultural Properties|Section 18-6-7 - Historic preservation division; planning; fiscal administration and cooperation for purposes of the cultural properties act.

A. The state historic preservation officer of the historic preservation division of the cultural affairs department shall, with the concurrence of the committee, prepare a long-range plan for the preservation of cultural properties, including but not limited to the identification, acquisition, restoration and protection of historic and cultural properties and the maintenance and expansion of statewide historic and prehistoric site data bases. B. The historic preservation division shall administer funds that are received, controlled and disbursed for the purposes of the Cultural Properties Act [18-6-1 to 18-6-17 NMSA 1978], unless such funds are specifically granted or appropriated to another agency. C. Consistent with the Cultural Properties Act, the historic preservation division shall cooperate in all matters with the committee and other divisions of the cultural affairs department. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-27-10, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 223, § 7; 1977, ch. 246, § 37; 1978, ch. 92, § 2; 1980, ch. 151, § 36; 1983, ch. 296, § 18; 1986, ch. 10, § 4; 2004, ch. 25, § 29. ANNOTATIONSThe 2004 amendment, effective May 19, 2004, in Subsection A, changed "office of cultural affairs" to "cultural affairs department"; and in Subsection B, changed "museum division" to "historic preservation division".