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NM Stat § 69-14-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-1 - Mine foremen; mine examiners; certification by state mine inspector.

The state mine inspector shall certify, recertify or discipline persons to act as mine foremen and mine examiners. No mine operator shall employ any person as underground mine foreman, mine examiner or surface mine foreman unless that person has been certified by the state mine inspector for such position. History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 38; 1941 Comp., § 67-801; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-1; Laws 1973, ch. 218, § 5; 2007, ch. 301, § 14; 2007, ch. 302, § 14. ANNOTATIONSThe 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, provided authority for the state mine inspector to certify, recertify and discipline persons who act as mine foremen. Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 14 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 14, both effective June 15, 2007, enacted identical amendments to this section. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals § 257. 58 C.J.S. Mines and Minerals § 378.
NM Stat § 69-14-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-2 - Methods of certification; certificates from other states; permits; examinations.

The state mine inspector shall certify persons for the positions of mine foreman and mine examiner and issue certificates accordingly as follows: A. the state mine inspector may recognize the foreman's or mine examiner's certificate issued by any other state and issue certificates accordingly; B. the state mine inspector shall hold written examinations, at times and places to be given out at least thirty days in advance, to all persons desiring to secure mine foreman certificates or mine examiner certificates; and C. the state mine inspector shall require that any applicant for examination to the position of mine foreman or mine examiner shall submit a completed application at least thirty days prior to the examination date and shall meet the experience requirements of this section. Every person desiring to secure a mine foreman's certificate and not already in such position or not holding such certificate from another state shall first serve as a mine examiner for six months and shall have at least four years' coal mine experience to participate in the foreman's examination. A person who holds a certificate for surface mine foreman who wishes to take the underground foreman test must have a minimum of four years' experience in underground mine workings. A person who holds an underground mine foreman certificate and who wishes to participate in the surface mine foreman examination must have at least two years' surface mine experience. History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 40; 1941 Comp., § 67-803; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-3; Laws 1973, ch. 218, § 6; 2007, ch. 301, § 15; 2007, ch. 302, § 15. ANNOTATIONSThe 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, required an examination for certification as mine foreman and mine examiner; required applicants to submit an application thirty days prior to the examination date and to meet the experience requirements of this section; and specified the experience requirements for mine foreman certification. Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 15 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 15, both effective June 15, 2007, enacted identical amendments to this section. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals § 257. 58 C.J.S. Mines and Minerals §§ 236, 237.
NM Stat § 69-14-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-3 - Qualifications for certain positions.

The mining safety board may, by rule, enact requirements, including requirements for applications, examinations and qualifications, for the certification of any mine personnel required to be qualified by state or federal law. History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 41; 1941 Comp., § 67-804; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-4; Laws 1973, ch. 36, § 2; 2007, ch. 301, § 16; 2007, ch. 302, § 16. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For age of majority, see 28-6-1 NMSA 1978. The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, authorized the mine safety board to enact rules for the certification of mine personnel. Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 16 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 16, both effective June 15, 2007, enacted identical amendments to this section. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals § 257. 58 C.J.S. Mines and Minerals § 378.
NM Stat § 69-14-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-5 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 43; 1941 Comp., § 67-806; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-6; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-5 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 43, relating to foreman, charge of underground operations, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-6 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 44; 1941 Comp., § 67-807; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-7; 1973, ch. 218, § 7; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-6 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 44, relating to inside mine workings, employees and qualifications and hours of duty of foreman, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-7 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 45; 1941 Comp., § 67-808; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-8; 1973, ch. 218, § 8; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-7 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 45, relating to absence of foreman, temporary appointment and notice to inspector, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-8 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 46; 1941 Comp., § 67-809; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-9; 1973, ch. 218, § 9; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-8 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 46, relating to daily inspection of working places, safety measures, air measurements, gas inspection and reports, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-9 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 47; 1941 Comp., § 67-810; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-10; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-9 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 47, relating to removal of dangerous conditions, notices and barriers, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-10 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 48; 1941 Comp., § 67-811; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-11; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-10 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 48, relating to duties of assistant mine foreman, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-11 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 49; 1941 Comp., § 67-812; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-12; 1973, ch. 218, § 10; 1977, ch. 43, § 1; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-11 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 49, relating to mine examiners, inspection before entrance of shift and gassy mines, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-12 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 50; 1941 Comp., § 67-813; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-13; 1973, ch. 218, § 11; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-12 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 50, relating to dangerous places, warning marks and barriers, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-13 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 51; 1941 Comp., § 67-814; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-14; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-13 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 51, relating to record of dangerous conditions and knowledge of officials, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-14 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 52; 1941 Comp., § 67-815; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-15; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-14 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 52, relating to inspection of shot holes, direction and condemnation of shot holes, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-15 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 53; 1941 Comp., § 67-816; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-16; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-15 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 53, relating to lawful blasting, tests for gas and qualification of shotfirer as mine examiner, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-16 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 54; 1941 Comp., § 67-817; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-17; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-16 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 54, relating to qualifications of shotfirer, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-17 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 55; 1941 Comp., § 67-818; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-18; 1973, ch. 218, § 12; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-17 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 55, relating to mine foreman acting as examiner and shotfirer, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-14-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 14 - Qualifications and Duties of Coal Mine Officials|Section 69-14-18 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1882, ch. 57, § 9; C.L. 1884, § 1583; C.L. 1897, § 2347; Code 1915, § 3495; C.S. 1929, § 88-606; 1941 Comp., § 67-819; 1953 Comp., § 63-8-19; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-14-18 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1882, ch. 57, § 9, relating to overseer negligence and penalty, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-15-1 to 69-15-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 15 - Safety Regulations, Escapeways, Fire Control and Boiler Inspection in Coal Mines (Repealed.)|Section 69-15-1 to 69-15-16 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1987, ch. 234, § 84 repealed 69-15-1 to 69-15-16 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1887, ch. 57, § 10 and Laws 1933, ch. 153, §§ 60, 62, 63, 65 to 67, and 70, relating to safety regulations in coal mines, effective July 1, 1987. For present comparable provisions, see 69-8-1 to 69-8-15 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-16-1 to 69-16-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 16 - Ladderways in Coal Mines (Repealed.)|Section 69-16-1 to 69-16-7 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1987, ch. 234, § 84 repealed 69-16-1 to 69-16-7 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, §§ 72 to 77, relating to ladderways in coal mines, effective July 1, 1987. For present comparable provisions, see 69-8-1 to 69-8-15 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-17-1 to 69-17-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 17 - Underground Haulage in Coal Mines (Repealed.)|Section 69-17-1 to 69-17-10 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1987, ch. 234, § 84 repealed 69-17-1 to 69-17-10 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, §§ 79 and 81 to 87 and as amended by Laws 1973, ch. 218, §§ 19 and 20, relating to underground haulage in coal mines, effective July 1, 1987. For present comparable provisions, see 69-8-1 to 69-8-15 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-18-1 to 69-18-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 18 - Hoisting Equipment in Coal Mines (Repealed.)|Section 69-18-1 to 69-18-13 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1987, ch. 234, § 84 repealed 69-18-1 to 69-18-13 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, §§ 90, 94, and 100 and as amended by Laws 1973, ch. 218, §§ 21 to 30, relating to hoisting equipment in coal mines, effective July 1, 1987. For present comparable provisions, see 69-8-1 to 69-8-15 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-18-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 18 - Hoisting Equipment in Coal Mines (Repealed.)|Section 69-18-14 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 101; 1941 Comp., § 67-1214; 1953 Comp., § 63-12-14; Laws 1973, ch. 218, § 31; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18.ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2007, ch. 301, § 18 and Laws 2007, ch. 302, § 18 repealed 69-18-14 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, § 101, relating to hoist engineer qualifications, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section, see the 2006 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 69-19-1 to 69-19-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 19 - Explosives in Coal Mines (Repealed.)|Section 69-19-1 to 69-19-19 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1987, ch. 234, § 84 repealed 69-19-1 to 69-19-19 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, §§ 102 to 106, 108, 109, and 113 to 120 , relating to explosives in mines, effective July 1, 1987. For present comparable provisions, see 69-8-1 to 69-8-15 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-20-1 to 69-20-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 20 - Ventilation and Gases in Coal Mines (Repealed.)|Section 69-20-1 to 69-20-21 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1987, ch. 234, § 84 repealed 69-20-1 to 69-20-21 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, §§ 122, 123, 125, 126, 128, 130 to 133, 138, 140, 141, relating to ventilation of gases in coal mines, effective July 1, 1987. For present comparable provisions, see 69-8-1 to 69-8-15 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-21-1 to 69-21-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 21 - Timbering in Coal Mines (Repealed.)|Section 69-21-1 to 69-21-6 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1987, ch. 234, § 84 repealed 69-21-1 to 69-21-6 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, §§ 142, 144, 146, and 147, relating to timbering in coal mines, effective July 1, 1987. For present comparable provisions, see 69-8-1 to 69-8-15 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-22-1 to 69-22-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 22 - Rock Dust in Coal Mines (Repealed.)|Section 69-22-1 to 69-22-6 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1987, ch. 234, § 84 repealed 69-22-1 to 69-22-6 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, §§ 148 and 150 to 152, relating to rock dust in coal mines, effective July 1, 1987. For present comparable provisions, see 69-8-1 to 69-8-15 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-23-1 to 69-23-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 23 - Electrical Equipment in Coal Mines (Repealed.)|Section 69-23-1 to 69-23-19 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1987, ch. 234, § 84 repealed 69-23-1 to 69-23-19 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1933, ch. 153, §§ 157, 158, 160 to 165, 167 to 169, 171, and 173 to 175, relating to electrical equipment in coal mines, effective July 1, 1987. For present comparable provisions, see 69-8-1 to 69-8-15 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-24-1 to 69-24-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 24 - Coal Mines; General Provisions|Section 69-24-1 to 69-24-14 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1987, ch. 234, § 84 repealed 69-24-1 to 69-24-14 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1912, ch. 80, § 12 and Laws 1933, ch. 153, §§ 176 to 181, 183 to 185, and 187, and as amended by Laws 1973, ch. 218, §§ 44 to 47, relating to general safety provisions in coal mines, effective July 1, 1987. For present comparable provisions, see 69-8-1 to 69-8-15 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-24-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 24 - Coal Mines; General Provisions|Section 69-24-15 - [Setting fire at or within mine; penalty.]

Any person who shall willfully set on fire or ignite or cause to be set on fire or ignited any building equipment or anything whatsoever at or within any mine when any person is present in such mine at the time, shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned for not less than five years nor more than twenty-five years, provided, however, that if the life of any person be lost through the ignition or causing to be ignited of any such building, equipment or other thing as in this section provided, the person setting or causing to be set such fire shall be deemed guilty of murder in the first degree, and shall be dealt with according to the law at the time in force prescribing the penalty for such offense. History: Laws 1912, ch. 80, § 12; Code 1915, § 3513; C.S. 1929, § 88-626; 1941 Comp., § 67-1815; 1953 Comp., § 63-18-15. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Mines and Minerals §§ 261 et seq., 390 et seq., 419. 58 C.J.S. Mines and Minerals § 377.
NM Stat § 69-25-1 to 69-25-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 25 - Coal Surface Mining (Repealed.)|Section 69-25-1 to 69-25-21 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1979, ch. 291, § 38, repealed 69-25-1 to 69-25-21 NMSA 1978, relating to coal surface mining. For present provisions, see 69-25A-1 to 69-25A-35 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 69-25A-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 25A - Surface Mining|Section 69-25A-1 - Short title.

Chapter 69, Article 25A NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Surface Mining Act". History: Laws 1979, ch. 291, § 1; 2000, ch. 4, § 19. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For regulation of hard rock mines, see the New Mexico Mining Act, Chapter 69, Article 36 NMSA 1978. The 2000 amendment, effective February 15, 2000, substituted "Chapter 69, Article 25A NMSA 1978" for "This act". Law reviews. — For article, "Promoting Economic Incentives for Environmental Protection in the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977: An Analysis of the Design and Implementation of Reclamation Performance Bonds," see 25 Nat. Resources J. 389 (1985). Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Mine tailings as real or personal property, 75 A.L.R.4th 965.
NM Stat § 69-25A-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 69 - Mines|Article 25A - Surface Mining|Section 69-25A-2 - Purpose of act.

It is the purpose of the Surface Mining Act to: A. establish a program to protect society and the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal mining operations; B. assure that the rights of surface landowners and other persons with a legal interest in the land or appurtenances thereto are fully protected against losses resulting from the improper conduct of such operations; C. assure that surface mining operations are not conducted where reclamation as required by the Surface Mining Act is not feasible; D. assure that surface coal mining operations are conducted in a manner which will protect the environment; E. assure that adequate procedures are undertaken to reclaim surface areas as contemporaneously as possible with the surface coal mining operations; F. assure that the coal supply essential to the nation's energy requirements and to its economic and social well-being is provided, and to strike a balance between protection of the environment and agricultural productivity and the nation's need for coal as an essential source of energy; G. assure that appropriate procedures are provided for public participation in the development, revision and enforcement of regulations, standards, reclamation plans or programs established under the Surface Mining Act; and H. establish a regulatory program appropriate to the terrain, climate, biologic, chemical and other physical conditions in areas subject to mining operations within New Mexico so that the primary governmental responsibility for developing, authorizing, issuing and enforcing regulations for surface mining and reclamation operations shall rest with the state, and so that New Mexico may assume exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations within this state, as contemplated by the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, 30 U.S.C. Sections 1201 - 1328 (1977). History: Laws 1979, ch. 291, § 2. ANNOTATIONS