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NM Stat § 4-38-13.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-13.1 - County equipment and property; permitted uses.

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board of county commissioners of any county except a class A county may contract for the use of county equipment or property for the benefit of community ditch associations, mutual domestic water associations or other public entities providing services to significant groups of county residents, which services could legally be provided by a governmental entity. In granting this permission, the board shall specifically describe the equipment or property to be used and the entity on whose behalf it will be used. B. A board of county commissioners may contract for the use of county buildings for the benefit of nonprofit organizations demonstrating a consistent history of service to sick and indigent persons in the county, which service could legally be expected to be provided by a governmental entity, at rates these organizations can be reasonably expected to pay while maintaining their full service commitment to their respective constituencies. These contracts shall set forth the respective value of services being provided to county residents and the relative value of the use of property provided by the county. A contract entered into pursuant to this subsection is exempt from the Procurement Code [13-1-28 to 13-1-199 NMSA 1978] pursuant to Section 13-1-98.2 NMSA 1978. History: 1978 Comp., § 4-38-13.1, enacted by Laws 1984, ch. 43, § 1; 2005, ch. 96, § 2; 2009, ch. 155, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For exercise of county powers through ordinances, see 4-37-1 NMSA 1978. The 2009 amendment, effective June 19, 2009, in Subsection B, added the last sentence. The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, added Subsection B to authorize counties to contract for the use of county buildings for the benefit of nonprofit organizations that provide services to sick and indigent persons at rates those organizations can reasonably pay while maintaining their full service commitment and to require the contract to set forth the respective value of services being provided and the value of the use of county property.
NM Stat § 4-38-13.2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-13.2 - Legislative findings; community value.

The legislature finds that without the daily contributions and efforts of the thousands of worthwhile nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving sick and indigent persons in communities throughout New Mexico, the state would be inundated with constant requests for health, human and social services that it does not have revenue or resources to provide. The legislature finds that it is in the best interests of that population, as well as for all residents and taxpayers, that consideration be extended as real value recognition of the indispensable part these services contribute to the fabric of life in New Mexico. History: Laws 2005, ch. 96, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2005, ch. 96 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 17, 2005, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 4-38-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-14 - [County appropriation for state fair authorized.]

That the county commissioners in each respective county of the state may, for the purpose of aiding their county in displaying its products or potential products at the New Mexico state fair in Albuquerque, appropriate and expend out of the general fund of such county a sum not exceeding $1,000 annually. History: 1941 Comp., § 15-3512a, enacted by Laws 1951, ch. 88, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-13. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For state fairs generally, see 16-6-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. Appropriation of funds to install displays at state fair. — Counties may make appropriations with which to install displays at the state fair which, presumably, will be of benefit to the counties. 1915 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 15-1578; 1915 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 15-1676.
NM Stat § 4-38-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-15 - [Agent of county having charge of county exhibit at state fair; appointment.]

That said county commissioners may appoint a qualified and suitable person to have charge of said county exhibits and to represent their county at the New Mexico state fair, and may if necessary compensate said agent for such services out of said appropriation. History: 1941 Comp., § 15-3512b, enacted by Laws 1951, ch. 88, § 2; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-14. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For state fairs generally, see 16-6-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
NM Stat § 4-38-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-17 - Tax levy for county general purposes; allocation.

Boards of county commissioners are authorized to levy a tax on all taxable property in the county for general county purposes, including salaries and expenses of county officers, deputies and employees, subject to maximum rates provided by law. Proceeds of the tax shall be allocated to appropriate funds, budgeted and expended as provided by law. History: 1953 Comp., § 15-37-15.1, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 4, § 10.
NM Stat § 4-38-17.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-17.1 - Tax levies authorization; procedures; health purposes.

A. A board of county commissioners may adopt a resolution to submit to the qualified electors of the county the question of whether a property tax at a rate not to exceed the rate specified in the resolution should be imposed upon the net taxable value of property allocated to the county under the Property Tax Code [Chapter 7, Articles 35 to 38 NMSA 1978] for the purpose of providing health care to sick and indigent persons in the county. B. The resolution shall specify the rate of the proposed tax, which shall not exceed one dollar fifty cents ($1.50) on each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of net taxable value of property allocated to the county under the Property Tax Code and shall: (1) specify the date of the election at which the question of imposition of the tax to the qualified electors of the county shall be held, which may be a general election or a special election called for that purpose, except that the election may not be held on the same ballot as an election held pursuant to Section 4-48B-15 NMSA 1978; and (2) limit the imposition of the proposed tax to no more than eight years. C. The question shall be voted upon as a separate question and shall be called, conducted and canvassed in substantially the same manner as provided by law for general elections. Upon certification, copies of the election shall be mailed immediately to the department of finance and administration and the taxation and revenue department. D. For purposes of this section, "county" means a class B county with a population of no less than forty-one thousand and no more than forty-five thousand according to the last federal decennial census. E. The mill levy authorized in this section is not subject to the rate limitation provisions of Section 7-37-7.1 NMSA 1978 and shall not be used to meet a county's obligations pursuant to Section 27-10-4 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 2004, ch. 113, § 1; 2005, ch. 89, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the Indigent Hospital and County Health Care Act, see 27-5-1 NMSA 1978. The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, in Subsection B(1), provided that an election may not be held on the same ballot as an election held pursuant to Section 4-48-15 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 4-38-20 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-20 - Repealed.

History: 1953 Comp., § 15-37-17, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 90, § 1; Laws 1975, ch. 255, § 127; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 284. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 284 repealed 4-38-20 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 90, § 1, relating to precinct boundaries, filing with the secretary of state, effective April 3, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 4-38-21 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-21 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 15; C.L. 1884, § 346; C.L. 1897, § 665; Code 1915, § 1207; Laws 1921, ch. 15, § 1; 1927, ch. 95, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 33-4221; 1941 Comp., § 15-3516; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-18; Laws 1969, ch. 90, § 2; 1984 (1st S.S.), ch. 3, § 7; 1991 (1st S.S.), ch. 6, § 9; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 284. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 284 repealed 4-38-21 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 15, relating to creation of new precincts, petition necessary, effective April 3, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 4-38-22 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-22 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 28; C.L. 1884, § 359; C.L. 1897, § 677; Code 1915, § 1208; C.S. 1929, § 33-4222; 1941 Comp., § 15-3517; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-19; Laws 1969, ch. 90, § 3; 1975, ch. 255, § 128; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 284. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 284 repealed 4-38-22 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 28, relating to change in precincts, map, effective April 3, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 4-38-23 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-23 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 32; C.L. 1884, § 363; C.L. 1897, § 682; Code 1915, § 1239; C.S. 1929, § 33-4305; 1941 Comp., § 15-3518; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-20; Laws 1969, ch. 90, § 4; 1975, ch. 255, § 129; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 284. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 212, § 284 repealed 4-38-23 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 32, relating to change in precincts, certificates and map to secretary of state, effective April 3, 2019. For provisions of former section, see the 2018 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 4-38-24 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-24 - Powers over highways.

The board of county commissioners of each county shall have the power to lay out, alter or discontinue any road running through one or more precincts or townships in such county and to perform such other duties respecting roads as may be required by law. History: Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 14(7); C.L. 1884, § 345(7); C.L. 1897, § 664(7); Code 1915, § 1203; C.S. 1929, § 33-4217; 1941 Comp., § 15-3520; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-22; 2011, ch. 137, § 108. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For application of moneys from United States forest reserves to road fund, see 6-11-3 NMSA 1978. For funds for maintenance of secondary roads, see 6-11-6 NMSA 1978. For cattleguards on school bus routes, see 22-16-8 NMSA 1978. For snow removal on school bus routes, see 22-16-10 NMSA 1978. For requirement of permission for utilities to use county roads, see 62-1-3 NMSA 1978. For county highways, see 67-4-2 NMSA 1978 et seq. For the Scenic Highway Zoning Act, see 67-13-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. For rights-of-way for oil and gas pipelines, see 70-3-7 to 70-3-9 NMSA 1978. For the Noxious Weed Control Act, see 76-7-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. Compiler's notes. — Laws 1927, ch. 41, § 722, purports to repeal "So much of Section 1203 [this section] . . . as relates to elections . . .." The second paragraph of this section was therefore omitted from the 1929, 1941 and 1953 Comps. However, the paragraph is set out above since N.M. Const., art. IV, § 18 requires the section to be amended to be set out in full which was not done as to this section in Laws 1927, ch. 41. The 2011 amendment, effective July 1, 2011, eliminated the duty of boards of county commissioners to appoint a board of registration for the registration of voters and judges of elections, the authority to act as boards of canvassers, the duty of judges of elections to make returns, and requirements for canvassing elections. Road construction and repair. — Counties possess the authority to construct or repair county roads within their boundaries. Bolton v. Board of County Comm'rs, 1994-NMCA-167, 119 N.M. 355, 890 P.2d 808, cert. denied, 119 N.M. 311, 889 P.2d 1233 (1995). When dedication of land by owner binding upon county. — Though dedication of land by the owner to public use may bind the dedicator, the county is not bound until there has been an acceptance by the board of county commissioners. State ex rel. Shelton v. Board of Comm'rs, 1945-NMSC-027, 49 N.M. 218, 161 P.2d 212.
NM Stat § 4-38-25 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-25 - [Bridges.]

They may order and direct the construction of bridges and provide and appropriate funds therefor. History: Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 14(11); C.L. 1884, § 345(11); C.L. 1897, § 664(11); Code 1915, § 1205; C.S. 1929, § 33-4219; 1941 Comp., § 15-3521; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-23. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For powers of commissioners with respect to county highways in general, see 67-4-2 NMSA 1978 et seq. For vacation, alteration and establishment of county roads and bridges, see 67-5-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. For county highway and bridge bonds, see 67-6-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. For obstructions and injuries to highways and bridges, see Chapter 67, Article 7 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 4-38-26 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-26 - [Streets in unincorporated county seats.]

The boards of county commissioners in the unincorporated county seats of this state shall have the same powers that were possessed by the boards of trustees and city council in the incorporated towns and cities of New Mexico, on March 7, 1897, with reference to the care, opening, altering, changing and grading of roads and streets in their respective county seats, and with reference to the laying of sidewalks and taking care of the same in such county seat: provided, that the county shall not pay any of the expenses in making such improvements or changes. History: Laws 1897, ch. 30, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 664(13); Code 1915, § 1206; C.S. 1929, § 33-4220; 1941 Comp., § 15-3522; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-24. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The compilers of C.L. 1897 added this section to § 664 thereof, as though it were a subsection of Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 14. Except in content, it had no connection with that act, but was independent legislation. Traffic in unincorporated village. — County commissioners have not the power to regulate traffic in an unincorporated village. 1929 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 29-13. When dedication of land by owner binding upon county. — Though dedication of land by the owner to public use may bind the dedicator, the county is not bound until there has been an acceptance by the board of county commissioners. State ex rel. Shelton v. Board of Comm'rs, 49 N.M. 218, 161 P.2d 212 (1945).
NM Stat § 4-38-27 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-27 - [Receipts and expenditures; publication of report.]

The boards of county commissioners of their respective counties at their regular meeting in January in each year shall cause to be prepared a statement of the receipts and expenditures of such county during the year immediately preceding, setting forth the amount of money received from taxes, from licenses and all other sources; setting forth also the amount expended and the particular objects for which in each case every sum of money has been expended; and such statement signed by the chairman and county clerk shall be published. History: Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 26; C.L. 1884, § 357; C.L. 1897, § 675; Code 1915, § 1211; C.S. 1929, § 33-4225; 1941 Comp., § 15-3524; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-26. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — This section may be affected by 10-17-1 to 10-17-3 NMSA 1978 which provide for monthly summaries of minutes of the proceedings of the board of county commissioners to be prepared and filed with the clerk and mailed to county legal newspapers and made public, and for monthly statements of expenditures to be published. Cross references. — For publication of proceedings of board of county commissioners generally, see 4-38-9 NMSA 1978. For preparation and disposition of monthly minutes of proceedings of board of county commissioners, see 10-17-1, 10-17-2 NMSA 1978. For publication of list of monthly expenditures of board of county commissioners, see 10-17-3 NMSA 1978. For filing of monthly statements of public moneys received and disbursed by county officers, see 10-17-4 NMSA 1978. For language requirements for publication of proceedings of board of county commissioners, see 14-11-11 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 20 C.J.S. Counties § 196.
NM Stat § 4-38-28 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-28 - [Payments without authority; liability of commissioners.]

All moneys, county warrants or other indebtedness paid out or ordered to be paid out by any of the said county commissioners before mentioned, without authority of law, each and every county commissioner so doing shall be liable for and to the county for the amount so by them paid out without authority of law and all the costs and expenses incurred in the recovery of such money, which amount shall be collected and recovered in a suit before the district court, and upon the said bond, in the same manner as other actions. History: Laws 1887, ch. 8, § 2; C.L. 1897, § 697; Code 1915, § 1215; C.S. 1929, § 33-4229; 1941 Comp., § 15-3525; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-27. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For use of certified copy in action on bond of public officer, see 10-2-10 NMSA 1978. Sheriff's telephone bills. — Because the board of county commissioners may be liable for any payments they order made if the payments are not authorized by law, the board may require the county sheriff to itemize and verify telephone bills for his office in order for the board to protect itself. 1963 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 63-142. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 56 Am. Jur. 2d Municipal Corporations, Counties, and Other Political Subdivisions § 539. 20 C.J.S. Counties §§ 199 to 201, 137 to 141.
NM Stat § 4-38-29 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-29 - [Approving unauthorized account; penalty; recovery of money.]

Any county commissioner who shall vote to approve any account, or order any money paid to any officer or individual, except as provided by law, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars [($500)], and the money so illegally ordered to be paid shall be recovered in a suit brought in the name of the county on his official bond. History: Laws 1897, ch. 60, § 15 [14]; C.L. 1897, § 867(14); Code 1915, § 1216; C.S. 1929, § 33-4230; 1941 Comp., § 15-3526; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-28. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — The 1915 Code compilers deleted "The county commissioners shall receive no mileage or additional compensation for attending special or called meetings and" from the beginning of the section. Cross references. — For use of certified copy in action on bond of public officer, see 10-2-10 NMSA 1978. County clerks not responsible for funds. — Legal responsibility for the disbursement of public funds, vested in the board of county commissioners, does not extend to county clerks. 1979 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 79-33.
NM Stat § 4-38-30 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-30 - [Neglect of duty; penalty.]

If any one of the commissioners shall refuse or neglect to perform any of the duties which are or shall be required by law of him as a member of the board of county commissioners without any just cause therefor, he shall for each offense be fined in a sum not less than twenty-five dollars [($25.00)] nor more than one hundred dollars [($100)] on conviction in the district court. History: Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 27; C.L. 1884, § 358; C.L. 1897, § 676; Code 1915, § 1212; C.S. 1929, § 33-4226; 1941 Comp., § 15-3527; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-29. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Cross references. — For failure, neglect or refusal to perform duties as cause for removal of local public officers, see 10-4-2 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 4-38-31 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-31 - [Establishment of airports.]

The boards of county commissioners of the various counties of this state are hereby authorized and empowered to acquire by purchase, condemnation, gift or lease lands for use as an airport and to establish, construct, own, lease, control, equip, improve, maintain and operate an airport, and to lease or grant the use and privilege thereof to others. Such airports and the airstrips and landing fields thereof are hereby declared to be in the nature of public roads in their facilitation of public travel and transportation; and, the buildings and structures necessary to be used in connection therewith are hereby declared to be necessary public buildings, and the exclusive use of any such airport or airports shall not be granted to any person, persons, firm, corporation or association. History: 1941 Comp., § 15-3528, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 67, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-30. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For leasing of state lands by municipalities, see 19-7-54 NMSA 1978. For joint airport zoning boards, see 64-2-1, 64-2-2 NMSA 1978. Airports and landing fields. — Counties and municipalities are specifically authorized by statute to operate an airport or landing field. Yarger v. Timberon Water & Sanitation Dist., 2002-NMCA-055, 132 N.M. 270, 46 P.3d 1270. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 8 Am. Jur. 2d Aviation § 71.
NM Stat § 4-38-32 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 4 - Counties|Article 38 - Board of County Commissioners|Section 4-38-32 - Eminent domain power for acquiring airports.

Any property desired for use as an airport by counties under Section 4-38-31 NMSA 1978, may be acquired as for a public purpose and as a matter of public necessity under the power of eminent domain according to the procedure for condemnation provided by the Eminent Domain Code [42A-1-1 to 42A-1-33 NMSA 1978]. History: 1941 Comp., § 15-3529, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 67, § 2; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-31; 1981, ch. 125, § 43. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Right of owner of land not originally taken or purchased as part of adjacent project to recover, on enlargement of project to include adjacent land, enhanced value of property by reason of proximity to original land, 95 A.L.R.3d 752.