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NM Stat § 12-5-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-1 - [Arbor Day; establishment; observance.]

The second Friday in March of each year shall be set apart and known as Arbor Day, to be observed by the people of this state in the planting of forest trees for the benefit and adornment of public and private grounds, places and ways, and in such other efforts and undertakings as shall be in harmony with the general character of the day so established; provided, that the actual planting of trees may be done on the day designated or at such other most convenient times as may best conform to local climatic conditions, such other time to be designated and due notice thereof given by the several county superintendents of schools for their respective counties. The day as above designated shall be a holiday in all public schools of the state, and school officers and teachers are required to have the schools, under their respective charge, observe the day by planting of trees or other appropriate exercises. Annually, at the proper season, the governor shall issue a proclamation, calling the attention of the people to the provisions of this section and recommending and enjoining its due observance. The respective county superintendents of schools shall also promote by all proper means the observance of the day, and the said county superintendents of schools shall make annual reports to the governor of the state of the action taken in this behalf in their respective counties. History: Laws 1891, ch. 35, §§ 1-3; C.L. 1897, § 1625a; Code 1915, § 2726; C.S. 1929, § 65-101; 1941 Comp., § 59-101; 1953 Comp., § 56-1-1. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Legal holiday not necessarily state employee business holiday. — A statutory designation of legal holidays does not result in that day being a business holiday for state employees. 1961 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 61-18. Unless statute, or governor, so directs. — A legal holiday need not be observed by state offices and agencies unless the language of the statute so directs, or unless the governor designates such day as a holiday for state employees. 1961 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 61-18.
NM Stat § 12-5-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-2 - Legal holidays; designation.

Legal public holidays in New Mexico are:A. New Year's day, January 1;B. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, third Monday in January;C. Washington's and Lincoln's birthday, President's day, third Monday in February;D. Memorial day, last Monday in May;E. Independence day, July 4;F. Labor day, first Monday in September;G. Indigenous Peoples' day, second Monday in October;H. Armistice day and Veterans' day, November 11;I. Thanksgiving day, fourth Thursday in November; andJ. Christmas day, December 25. History: 1953 Comp., § 56-1-2, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 114, § 1; 1971, ch. 98, § 1; 1975, ch. 13, § 1; 1987, ch. 3, § 1; 1987, ch. 309, § 1; 2019, ch. 123, § 1. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1969, ch. 114, § 1, repealed former 56-1-2, 1953 Comp., relating to the designation of November 11, Veterans' Day, as a legal holiday, and enacted a new 56-1-2, 1953 Comp. The 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, replaced Columbus day with Indigenous Peoples' day as a legal public holiday in New Mexico; in Subsection G, after the subsection designation, deleted "Columbus" and added "Indigenous Peoples'".The 1987 Amendments. — Laws 1987, ch. 309, § 1, added the subsection designations, added Subsection B; in Subsection C, inserted "and Lincoln's" and "President's day"; and in Subsection D, substituted "last Monday in May" for "May 30". Laws 1987, ch. 3, § 1, substituted "last Monday in May" for "May 30" in Subsection D. Good Friday. — Although under this section, Good Friday is not listed as a designated legal holiday, Paragraph A of Rule 12-308, R. App. P., defines "legal holiday" for the purpose of the rules for appellate civil procedure. Public Serv. Co. v. Catron, 1982-NMSC-050, 98 N.M. 134, 646 P.2d 561. State employees paid for day given as compensatory time. — State employees who were given a holiday by their department head on November 24, 1961, may be paid for this day, since the date constituted compensatory time for an officially declared holiday. 1961 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 61-121. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 73 Am. Jur. 2d Sundays and Holidays §§ 1 to 5. 40 C.J.S. Holidays §§ 1 to 3.
NM Stat § 12-5-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-3 - Legal holidays; Sundays; effect on commercial paper.

A. Whenever a legal public holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is a legal public holiday. B. Any bill, check or note presentable for acceptance or payment on a legal public holiday or on a Sunday is payable and presentable for acceptance or payment on the next business day after the legal public holiday or Sunday. History: 1953 Comp., § 56-1-3, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 114, § 2. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1969, ch. 114, § 2, repealed 56-1-3, 1953 Comp., relating to the designation of October 12, Columbus Day, as a legal holiday, and enacted a new section. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 10 Am. Jur. 2d Banks § 710; 11 Am. Jur. 2d Bills and Notes §§ 49, 732, 736; 73 Am. Jur. 2d Sundays and Holidays § 5. 10 C.J.S. Bills and Notes §§ 37, 208; 40 C.J.S. Holidays § 4.
NM Stat § 12-5-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-4 - [August 3rd designated Ernie Pyle Day.]

In appreciation of the splendid work as a writer and war correspondent, and the great credit reflected upon the state of New Mexico by Ernie Pyle, one of her outstanding citizens, his birthday, August 3rd, of each year, is hereby designated as Ernie Pyle Day, upon which appropriate ceremonies shall be held in his honor and in honor of all members of the armed forces of the United States serving so valiantly in the present world war [World War II]. History: 1941 Comp., § 59-107, enacted by Laws 1945, ch. 30, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 56-1-4. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
NM Stat § 12-5-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-5 - [Onate Day.]

The governor shall designate for the benefit of the state of New Mexico in connection with an annual celebration held in the Espanola valley each year during the month of July, a day during said month to be known as Onate Day. History: 1941 Comp., § 59-108, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 85, § 2; 1953 Comp., § 56-1-5. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Compiler's notes. — Laws 1949, ch. 85, § 1, was a preamble which stated that the heritage of the state of New Mexico benefited greatly from the Spanish Conquistadores and that it was proper to honor Juan de Onate, one of the conquistadores.
NM Stat § 12-5-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-6 - American History Month.

The month of February is designated "American History Month." History: 1953 Comp., § 56-1-6, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 10, § 1. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1969, ch. 114, § 3, repealed old 56-1-6, 1953 Comp., relating to the designation of February 12, Lincoln's birthday, as a legal holiday, and Laws 1971, ch. 10, § 1, enacted a new section.
NM Stat § 12-5-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-7 - Bataan Day.

In honor of the brave and patriotic New Mexicans composing the 200th and 515th Coast Artillery Regiments (anti-aircraft) who served in the Philippine Islands during World War Two, fighting insuperable odds and enduring every deprivation, and who, following surrender, entered upon a tragic "death march," the day of April 9 is designated "Bataan Day." History: 1953 Comp., § 56-1-6.1, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 63, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Although this section was enacted as 56-1-6, 1953 Comp., by Laws 1971, ch. 63, § 1, the compiler classified it as 56-1-6.1, 1953 Comp., since Laws 1971, ch. 10, § 1 also enacted a section 56-1-6, 1953 Comp.
NM Stat § 12-5-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-8 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1987, ch. 309, § 2 repealed 12-5-8 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 235, § 1, relating to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, effective June 19, 1987. For present comparable provisions, see 12-5-2 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 12-5-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-9 - American Indian day.

The first Friday of February of each year shall be set apart and be known as "American Indian day", in recognition of the many contributions of the American Indians to the economic and cultural heritage of all the citizens of the United States. This day shall be observed by the people of New Mexico in such efforts and undertakings as shall be in harmony with the general character of the day so established. History: Laws 1987, ch. 24, § 1; 2005, ch. 261, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, changed the day set apart as American Indian Day from the first Tuesday to the first Friday of February of each year.
NM Stat § 12-5-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-10 - [Guadalupe-Hidalgo treaty day.]

February 2 of each year shall be set apart and known as "Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty day" in recognition and commemoration of the day in 1848 on which the Treaty of Peace, Friendship, Limits and Settlement, commonly known as the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, was executed between the United States and the Mexican Republic. History: Laws 1997, ch. 77, § 1. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Effective dates. — Laws 1997, ch. 77 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 20, 1997, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature. Cross references. — For the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, see Treaty of Peace Between the United States and Mexico on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 12-5-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-11 - Family day.

The governor shall proclaim the second Sunday in September of each year as "Family Day". Suitable exercises for the observance of the day shall be held in the state capitol and elsewhere as the governor designates. History: Laws 1999, ch. 50, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 50 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 1999, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 12-5-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-12 - African-American day.

The second Friday of February of each year shall be set apart and be known as "African-American day", in recognition of the many contributions and sacrifices African-Americans have made to ensure the rights of all Americans, so that they may be free and equal citizens and full participants in the governing of the state and the nation. African-American day shall be observed by the people of New Mexico in efforts and undertakings that celebrate the diversity of the cultural heritage of New Mexicans, that recognize that February is Black history month and that are expressions in harmony with the general character of the day so established. History: Laws 1999, ch. 66, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 66 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 1999, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 12-5-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-13 - Hispanic culture day.

The second Tuesday of February of each odd-numbered year shall be known and celebrated as "Hispanic culture day" in recognition of the many contributions, sacrifices and accomplishments of Hispanic people from throughout the world who have built New Mexico into a beautiful and dynamic mosaic of cultural diversity. This day shall be observed with celebrations that honor all past, present and future Hispanic citizens and leaders in ways that enhance relationships among all the people of New Mexico. History: Laws 2001, ch. 193, § 1; 2003, ch. 3, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2003 amendment, effective June 20, 2003, inserted "odd-numbered" preceding "year" near the beginning of the first sentence.
NM Stat § 12-5-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-14 - Juneteenth Freedom Day established.

The "Juneteenth Freedom Day" is created. It shall be commemorated on the third Saturday in June of each year and be observed by: A. reflecting on the history of African-American slavery in the United States; the experience of Africans brought to the United States in a five- to twelve-week journey across the Atlantic; the deaths of thousands of Africans who died in inhuman conditions of passage; the abuse of African-American slaves, including whipping, castration, branding and rape; the importance of the Thirteenth Amendment of the United States constitution abolishing slavery throughout the United States and its territories; and the significance of June 19, 1865, the day on which the message of freedom and abolition reached the western states; and B. recognizing the importance of Americans of African descent as American citizens and New Mexico residents. History: Laws 2006, ch. 68, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2006, ch. 68 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 17, 2006, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 12-5-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-15 - Hemophilia Awareness Day.

The governor shall declare the second Monday in June of each year "Hemophilia Awareness Day". History: Laws 2007, ch. 98, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 98, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 12-5-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-16 - Firefighter Day of Remembrance.

September 11 of each year shall be set apart and known as "Firefighter Day of Remembrance", celebrating the important, brave and compassionate work of firefighters and honoring all firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. History: Laws 2007, ch. 241, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 242 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 12-5-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-17 - New Mexico Youth Day.

The first Saturday of August of each year shall be set apart and known as "New Mexico Youth Day", celebrating the importance of children in New Mexico. This day shall be observed by the people of New Mexico with activities encouraging parents and guardians to spend time with their children. History: Laws 2007, ch. 354, § 1 and Laws 2007, ch. 358, § 1. ANNOTATIONSDuplicate laws. — Laws 2007, ch. 354, § 1 and Laws 2007, ch. 358, § 1, effective June 15, 2007, enacted identical new sections. The section was set out as enacted by Laws 2007, ch. 358, § 1. See 12-1-8 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 12-5-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-18 - Bataan-Corregidor heritage month.

The month of April is designated "Bataan-Corregidor heritage month". The month shall be observed by the people of New Mexico in such efforts and undertakings as shall be in harmony with the general character of the month so established. History: Laws 2013, ch. 2, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2013, ch. 2, § 2 contained an emergency clause and was approved February 4, 2013.
NM Stat § 12-5-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 5 - Public Holidays|Section 12-5-19 - Rudolfo Anaya I Love to Read Day.

October 30 of each year shall be set apart and known as "Rudolfo Anaya I Love to Read Day" in recognition of the contributions made by Rudolfo Anaya to the culture and literature of New Mexico, of his commitment to the teaching of literature and of the critical need to improve the reading proficiency of New Mexicans, particularly children. "Rudolfo Anaya I Love to Read Day" is designated for the people of New Mexico to celebrate reading, strengthen literacy and undertake efforts and expressions in harmony with the general character of the day. History: Laws 2019, ch. 166, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. Laws 2019, ch. 166, § 1, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, 2019, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 12-6-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 6 - Audit Act|Section 12-6-1 - Short title.

Sections 12-6-1 through 12-6-14 [12-6-15] NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Audit Act." History: 1953 Comp., § 4-31-1, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 68, § 1. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 2019, ch. 3, § 1 enacted a new section of the Audit Act that was compiled as 12-6-15 NMSA 1978, effective June 14, 2019. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 72 Am. Jur. 2d States § 65. 81A C.J.S. States §§ 134, 229.
NM Stat § 12-6-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 6 - Audit Act|Section 12-6-2 - Definitions.

As used in the Audit Act: A. "agency" means: (1) any department, institution, board, bureau, court, commission, district or committee of the government of the state, including district courts, magistrate or metropolitan courts, district attorneys and charitable institutions for which appropriations are made by the legislature; (2) any political subdivision of the state, created under either general or special act, that receives or expends public money from whatever source derived, including counties, county institutions, boards, bureaus or commissions; municipalities; drainage, conservancy, irrigation or other special districts; and school districts; (3) any entity or instrumentality of the state specifically provided for by law, including the New Mexico finance authority, the New Mexico mortgage finance authority and the New Mexico lottery authority; and (4) every office or officer of any entity listed in Paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection; and B. "local public body" means a mutual domestic water consumers association, a land grant, an incorporated municipality or a special district. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-31-2, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 68, § 2; 2003, ch. 273, § 17; 2009, ch. 283, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2009 amendment, effective July 1, 2010, in Paragraph (4) of Subsection A, changed the reference from Subsection A through C to Paragraphs (1) through (3) of Subsection A; and added Subsection B. The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, designated the text of the former section as Subsections A, B and D; inserted "or metropolitan" following "district courts, magistrate" in Subsection A; deleted "but not limited to" following "source derived, including" in Subsection B; and added Subsection C. Water and sanitation districts created pursuant to the Water and Sanitation District Act, 73-21-1 NMSA 1978 et seq., acequias and community ditch associations subject to Section 73-2-1 NMSA 1978, et seq., and associations created pursuant to the Sanitary Projects Act, 3-29-1 NMSA 1978, et seq., are entities subject to audit under the Audit Act. 1990 Op. Att'y Gen. 90-30. New Mexico municipal self-insurers' fund. — The New Mexico municipal self insurers' fund, formed under the provisions of Section 11-1-3 NMSA 1978, authorizing governing bodies to exercise joint powers, and Article 62, Chapter 3 NMSA 1978, governing municipal insurance, is an "agency," as defined in this section and is, therefore, subject to audit by the state auditor under Section 12-6-3 NMSA 1978. 1987 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 87-65. A conservancy district is an agency subject to audit by the state auditor. 1989 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 89-07. The New Mexico Military Institute Foundation, Inc., is not an "agency" and, therefore, is not subject to audit by the state auditor. 1988 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 88-79.
NM Stat § 12-6-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters|Article 6 - Audit Act|Section 12-6-5 - Reports of audits.

A. The state auditor shall cause a complete written report to be made of each annual or special audit and examination made. Each report shall set out in detail, in a separate section, any violation of law or good accounting practices found by the audit or examination. Each report of a state agency shall include a list of individual deposit accounts and investment accounts held by each state agency audited. A copy of the report shall be sent to the agency audited or examined; five days later, or earlier if the agency waives the five-day period, the report shall become a public record, at which time copies shall be sent to: (1) the secretary of finance and administration; and (2) the legislative finance committee. B. The state auditor shall send a copy of reports of state agencies to the department of finance and administration. C. Within thirty days after receipt of the report, the agency audited may notify the state auditor of any errors in the report. If the state auditor is satisfied from data or documents at hand, or by an additional investigation, that the report is erroneous, the state auditor shall correct the report and furnish copies of the corrected report to all parties receiving the original report. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-31-5, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 68, § 5; 1977, ch. 247, § 33; 1983, ch. 26, § 4; 2009, ch. 140, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2009 amendment, effective June 19, 2009, in Subsection A, deleted "as defined in Section 6-1-12 NMSA 1978"; deleted "the legislative accounting review committee and to"; after "audited or examined", changed "ten" to "five"; and after "five days later", added "or earlier if the agency waives the five-day period"; and in Subsection B, deleted "as defined in Section 6-1-12 NMSA 1978" and "office of the state cash manager", and added "department of finance and administration". No waiver of immunity under Tort Claims Act. — Because state auditor was acting within his scope of duty in commissioning a special audit and publishing the report, no waiver of immunity exists under the Tort Claims Act for claims of defamation. Vigil v. State Auditor's Office, 2005-NMCA-096, 138 N.M. 63, 116 P.3d 854, cert. denied, 2005-NMCERT-007, 138 N.M. 952, 117 P.3d 952.