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NM Stat § 73-8-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-8 - [Conduct of elections.]

At such election and at all elections held under the provisions of this act [73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978] all resident freeholders who are the owners of land within the proposed drainage district, or of evidence of title to such lands, who are qualified electors under the general election laws of the state, shall be entitled to vote and none others. Insofar as applicable the general election laws of the state, except requirements for registration, and except as in this act otherwise provided, shall govern all elections under this act. The ballots to be used and cast at the election held for the purpose of voting upon the question of the formation of such proposed district shall be substantially in the following form: "Drainage District .. Yes" and "Drainage District .. No," or words equivalent thereto; each qualified elector may vote for one director from each division, and shall indicate his vote by placing a marginal cross upon the ballot for or against any question submitted or name voted upon, and opposite thereto, at any election held under this act. At the election for the formation of any such drainage district and at any subsequent election for directors at which other questions shall be simultaneously submitted, separate ballots for the election of directors shall be used. In such event such separate ballots for the election of directors shall be substantially as follows: "FOR DIRECTORS FOR ________________ DISTRICT" (inserting name of district.) "For Director from Division No. 1, _____________________" (the name of the person voted for to be inserted by the voter.) "For Director from Division No. 2, _____________________" (the name of the person voted for to be inserted by the voter.) and serially thereafter to the number of directors to be chosen. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 8; C.S. 1929, § 40-208; 1941 Comp., § 77-2008; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-8. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — The words "this act" refers to Laws 1917, ch. 22, §§ 1 to 60, now compiled as 73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For definition of "resident freeholder," see 73-8-11 NMSA 1978. For general election laws, see Chapter 1 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 73-8-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-9 - [Majority and plurality.]

At all elections held under the provisions of this act [73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978] if a majority of all the votes cast by the qualified electors shall be in the affirmative upon any proposition submitted to a vote, other than the election of directors, such proposition shall be declared to be carried, and at all elections for directors the persons receiving the highest number of votes cast by the qualified electors of the district shall be declared to be elected. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 9; C.S. 1929, § 40-209; 1941 Comp., § 77-2009; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-9. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — The words "this act" refers to Laws 1917, ch. 22, §§ 1 to 60, now compiled as 73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 73-8-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-10 - [Providing ballots.]

For the first election to be held under the provisions of this act [73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978] requisite ballots shall be provided under the direction of the board of county commissioners; and at all elections subsequent to the organization of any such district all such ballots shall be provided by the district. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 10; C.S. 1929, § 40-210; 1941 Comp., § 77-2010; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-10. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — The words "this act" refers to Laws 1917, ch. 22, §§ 1 to 60, now compiled as 73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 73-8-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-11 - ["Resident freeholder" defined.]

Any person residing within any county in which any portion of a drainage district or proposed drainage district shall lie, and who is the owner of agricultural land within the limits of the district shall, for the purposes of this act [73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978], be considered a resident freeholder. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 11; C.S. 1929, § 40-211; 1941 Comp., § 77-2011; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-11. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — The words "this act" refers to Laws 1917, ch. 22, §§ 1 to 60, now compiled as 73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 73-8-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-12 - [Canvass of votes of first election; order.]

On the second Monday next succeeding the first eletcion [election] provided for by this act [73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978], the board of county commissioners shall meet and proceed to canvass the votes cast at such election and declare the result as by this act provided. If it shall appear that the proposition for the formation of the proposed district has received a majority of the votes cast as hereinbefore provided, said board shall by an order entered upon its minutes declare the proposed drainage district, under the name and style theretofore designated, as having been duly created, established and organized, and in said order shall set forth the names of the persons found to have been duly elected directors as aforesaid. The board shall cause a copy of such order, together with a plat of said district, duly certified by the county clerk, to be immediately filed for record in the office of the county clerk of each county in which any portion of such lands shall be situate; and no board of county commissioners of any county wherein shall be included any portion of such district shall, after the date of the organization of such district, allow another district to be formed including any of the lands of such district without the consent of the board of directors thereof; and from and after the date of such filing the organization of such district shall be deemed to be complete, and the officers so as aforesaid elected shall immediately enter upon the discharge of the duties of their respective offices upon qualifying in accordance with law and shall hold such offices respectively until their successors are elected and qualified. For the purpose of the first election hereinbefore provided for, if in the judgment of the board of county commissioners it is necessary so to do, such board may establish election precincts and polling places in addition to the number hereinbefore prescribed, and define the boundaries thereof, and such precincts may thereafter be changed by the board of directors of such district. In event of additional election precincts and polling places being designated as aforesaid, judges of election for each such precinct shall be appointed, one of whom shall act as clerk of election. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 12; C.S. 1929, § 40-212; 1941 Comp., § 77-2012; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-12. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — The words "this act" refers to Laws 1917, ch. 22, §§ 1 to 60, now compiled as 73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 73-8-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-13 - [Biennial election date.]

Regular elections of any such district shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of December of each second calendar year following the first election hereinbefore provided for. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 13; C.S. 1929, § 40-213; 1941 Comp., § 77-2013; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-13. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 73-8-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-14 - [Official oaths.]

Within ten days after receiving the certificates of election all officers shall take and subscribe the official oath and file the same in the office of the county clerk of the county wherein the organization was effected and immediately thereafter shall assume the duties of their respective offices. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 14; C.S. 1929, § 40-214; 1941 Comp., § 77-2014; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-14. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 73-8-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-15 - [Directors' offices; conduct of elections after organization.]

The offices of the board of directors shall be located in the county where the organization is effected. Fifteen days prior to any election held under the provisions of this act [73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978], subsequent to the organization of the district the secretary of such district shall cause to be posted in three public places in each precinct notices setting forth the time and place of holding the election and shall also post a general notice of the same in the office of the board. Prior to the time for the posting of such notices the board shall name from the qualified electors of each precinct three judges, one of whom shall act as clerk, who shall constitute a board of election for each such precinct. Should the board fail to name election judges as aforesaid, or should the persons appointed by the board of directors or any thereof fail to attend at the opening of the polls on the morning of the day fixed for any election, the qualified electors of the precinct present at the hour fixed for the opening of the polls may elect person [persons] qualified as aforesaid to act in the place of any absent member of any such board. In its order calling any election the board shall designate the hour and the place of each precinct where the election shall be held. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 15; C.S. 1929, § 40-215; 1941 Comp., § 77-2015; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-15. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — The words "this act" refers to Laws 1917, ch. 22, §§ 1 to 60, now compiled as 73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 73-8-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-16 - [Chairman of election board; oath of judges; voting hours; certification of returns.]

One of the judges shall be chairman of the election board. Before entering upon the discharge of their duties election judges shall take an oath for the faithful performance of their duties as such in the manner prescribed by the general election laws of the state. The polls shall be opened at nine o'clock in the morning of the day fixed for any such election and shall be kept open until six o'clock p.m. of the same day. Immediately following the closing of the polls the clerk of the board of election shall forthwith transmit the returns duly certified by the election judges to the secretary of the board of directors of the district. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 16; C.S. 1929, § 40-216; 1941 Comp., § 77-2016; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-16. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For oath of office of election judges, see 1-2-7 and 1-11-16 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 73-8-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-17 - [Canvass of returns after organization.]

On the first Monday after any election other than the first election herein provided for, the board of directors shall meet at the office of the district and canvass the returns. If at such time it shall appear that returns from any precinct have not been received the canvass shall be postponed from day to day until same have been received or until six postponements have been had. The canvass shall be made publicly and the result thereof shall be formally declared by the board of directors and entered upon its minutes. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 17; C.S. 1929, § 40-217; 1941 Comp., § 77-2017; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-17. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 73-8-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-18 - [Statement of election results; filing; content; certificates of election; filling board vacancies.]

As soon as the result of any election has been declared the secretary of the board of directors shall prepare and file with the county clerk of the county in which the office of the district is located a statement showing: first, a copy of the publication notice of the election; second, the names of the judges of election; third, the total number of votes cast in the district and in each precinct thereof; fourth, the names of the persons voted for; fifth, the number of votes cast in each precinct for each of such persons; sixth, the names of the persons declared elected; seventh, the number of votes cast in each precinct for and against any question submitted to a vote other than the election of directors; eighth, the declared result of the vote upon any such question. The secretary shall immediately execute and deliver to each elected director a certificate of election signed by such secretary and authenticated with the seal of the board. In case of a vacancy in the board of directors by death, removal or inability from any cause properly to discharge the duties of the office, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment made by the remaining members of the board, and upon their failure to make such appointment within thirty days after such vacancy occurs then upon petition by five qualified electors of said district, the board of county commissioners of the county wherein the office of the board is situate shall fill any such vacancy. Any director appointed as above provided shall hold his office until the next general election of such district and until his successor is elected and qualified. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 18; C.S. 1929, § 40-218; 1941 Comp., § 77-2018; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-18. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 73-8-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-19 - [Duties of directors; contracts with United States; deposit of bonds; contract assessments.]

The directors, having duly qualified, shall organize the board by the election of a president as hereinbefore provided and shall appoint a secretary. The board shall also adopt a seal and shall manage and conduct the affairs and business of the district, make and execute all necessary contracts, employ such agents, attorneys, officers and employees as may be required, and prescribe their duties; and shall establish bylaws, rules and regulations for the government of the affairs of the district and for the management, control, operation and maintenance of the system; and such board shall generally perform all such acts as shall be necessary fully to carry out the purposes of this act [73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978]. Said board may also enter into any obligation or contract with the United States for the construction, operation and maintenance of drainage works, and for the purpose of fully carrying into effect the purposes of this act, including drainage of district lands, or for the assumption as principal or guarantor of indebtedness to the United States on account of the drainage of district lands. In case contract shall be made with the United States as herein provided, bonds of the district may be deposited with the United States at ninety-five percent of their par value, to the amount to be paid by the district to the United States under any such contract, the interest on such bonds not to exceed six percent per annum and such interest to be provided for by assessment and levy and regularly paid to the United States to be applied as provided for in such contract. If bonds of the district are not so deposited, it shall be the duty of the board of directors to include as part of any levy or assessment provided for by law, an amount sufficient to meet each year all payments accruing under the terms of any such contract. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 19; C.S. 1929, § 40-219; 1941 Comp., § 77-2019; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-19. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For election of president by board, see 73-8-5 NMSA 1978. For special action to validate proceedings authorizing contracts with United States, see 73-8-54 to 73-8-58 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 73-8-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-20 - [Meetings of directors; records; inspection by elector or federal agent; entry on lands; eminent domain.]

The directors shall hold quarterly meetings on the first Tuesday in January, April, July and October, and such special meetings as may be required for the proper transaction of the business. Calls for special meetings shall be made by the president or a majority of the directors. Meetings of the board shall be public and a majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All records of the board shall be open to inspection by any qualified elector during business hours. Such boards [board] of directors or the secretary thereof shall at any time allow any officer or agent of the United States, when acting under the order of the secretary of the interior, to have access to all books, records and vouchers of the district which are in the possession or under the control of the secretary or of the board. The board, its agents and employees, shall have the right to enter upon any land in the district and make surveys and to locate any canals or open or close drainage conduits. The board shall also have the right to acquire by purchase or condemnation all lands, rights-of-way, franchises, canals, ditches and other water conduits or other property necessary for the use of the district or for the construction, use, maintenance, repair or improvement of its canals, ditches or other conduits or drainage works or for the enlargement or extension thereof. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 20; C.S. 1929, § 40-220; 1941 Comp., § 77-2020; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-20. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For general condemnation statutes, see Chapter 42A NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 73-8-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-21 - [Title and management of property.]

The title to all property acquired under the provisions of this chapter [73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978] shall immediately and by operation of law vest in such drainage district, in its corporate name, and shall be held by such district in trust for, and is hereby dedicated and set apart for the uses and purposes set forth in this act [73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978] and shall be exempt from all taxation; and said board is authorized and empowered to hold, use, acquire, manage, occupy and possess said property as herein provided: provided, further, that any property acquired by the district may be conveyed to the United States insofar as the same may be needed for the construction, operation and maintenance of works by the United States for the benefit of the district under any contract that may be entered into by the United States pursuant to this act. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 21; C.S. 1929, § 40-221; 1941 Comp., § 77-2021; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-21. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 73-8-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 73 - Special Districts|Article 8 - Drainage Districts Within Federal Reclamation Projects|Section 73-8-22 - [Powers of board; judicial notice of district organization.]

Said board shall be authorized to make conveyances or assurances for all property acquired by it under the provisions of this act [73-8-1 to 73-8-60 NMSA 1978] in the name of the district to and for the purposes herein expressed, to institute and maintain all actions and proceedings or suits at law or in equity necessary or proper for fully carrying out the provisions of this act or to enforce, maintain, protect or preserve any or all rights, privileges and immunities created by this act or acquired in pursuance hereof. In all courts, actions, suits or proceedings, the board may sue, appear or defend in person or by attorneys and in the name of the district. Judicial notice shall be taken in all actions, suits and judicial proceedings in any court of this state of the organization and existence of any drainage district of this state organized hereunder, from and after the filing in the office of the county clerk of a copy of the order by the board of county commissioners as hereinbefore provided for; and a certified copy of such order shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity and legal sufficiency of all acts, matters and proceedings therein recited and set forth; and any such drainage district the legality or regularity of the formation or organization whereof shall not be questioned by proceedings in quo warranto within one year from the date of the filing of such copy of such order, shall be conclusively deemed to be a legally and regularly organized and established and existing drainage district within the meaning of this act and its due and lawful formation and organization shall not thereafter be questioned in any action, suit or proceeding, whether brought under the provisions of this act or otherwise. History: Laws 1917, ch. 22, § 22; C.S. 1929, § 40-222; 1941 Comp., § 77-2022; 1953 Comp., § 75-21-22. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — The words "this chapter" refers to Laws 1917, ch. 22, now compiled as Article 8 of Chapter 73, NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For proceedings in quo warranto, see Chapter 44, Article 3 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Estoppel to rely on statute of limitations, 24 A.L.R.2d 1413. 28 C.J.S. Drains § 15 et seq.