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2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 45 - Municipal Housing › Section 3-45-20 - Aid from state or federal government.

In addition to the powers conferred upon a city by other provisions of the Municipal Housing Law, a city is empowered to borrow money or accept contributions, grants or other financial assistance from the state or federal government for, or in aid of, any housing project or affordable housing program within its area of operation and, to these ends, to comply with such conditions, trust indentures, leases or agreements as may be necessary, convenient or desirable. It is the purpose and intent of the Municipal Housing Law to authorize every city to do any and all things necessary, convenient or desirable to secure the financial aid or cooperation of the federal government in the undertaking, acquisition, construction, maintenance or operation of any housing project or affordable housing program of the city.
History: 1953 Comp., § 14-46-20, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 2009, ch. 226, § 11.
ANNOTATIONS
The 2009 amendment,
effective April 7, 2009, in the first sentence, after "financial assistance from the", added "state or" and in the first and second sentences, after "any housing project" added "or affordable housing program".
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references.
— 40 Am. Jur. 2d Housing Laws and Urban Redevelopment § 16.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 45 - Municipal Housing › Section 3-45-22 - Procedure for exercising powers.

The exercise by the city or other state public body of the powers herein granted may be authorized by resolution of the governing body of such state public body adopted by a majority of the members of its governing body present at a meeting of said governing body, which resolution may be adopted at the meeting at which such resolution is introduced. Such a resolution or resolutions shall take effect immediately and need not be laid over or published or posted.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-46-22, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 45 - Municipal Housing › Section 3-45-23 - Supplemental nature of the Municipal Housing Law.

The powers conferred by the Municipal Housing Law shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-46-23, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 45 - Municipal Housing › Section 3-45-24 - Housing bonds; legal investments; security; negotiable.

The state and all public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions and public bodies, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to the Municipal Housing Law or issued by any public housing authority or agency in the United States, when such bonds or other obligations are secured by a pledge of annual contributions to be paid by the United States government or any agency thereof, and such bonds and other obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits and shall be fully negotiable in this state; it being the purpose of the Municipal Housing Law to authorize any persons, firms, corporations, associations, political subdivisions, bodies and officers, public or private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them, including, but not limited to, sinking, insurance, investment, retirement, compensation, pension and trust funds and funds held on deposit, for the purchase of any such bonds or other obligations and that any such bonds or other obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits and shall be fully negotiable in this state; provided, however, that nothing contained in the Municipal Housing Law shall be construed as relieving any person, firm or corporation from any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-46-24, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 45 - Municipal Housing › Section 3-45-25 - Law controlling.

Insofar as the provisions of the Municipal Housing Law are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of the Municipal Housing Law shall be controlling.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-46-25, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-1 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-1, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1971, ch. 200, § 1; 1975, ch. 333, § 1; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-1 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-1, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-2 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-1.1, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 200, § 2; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-2 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 200, § 2, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-3 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 1; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-3 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 1, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-4 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.1, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 2; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-4 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 2, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-5 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.2, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 3; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-5 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 3, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-6 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.3, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 4; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-6 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 4, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-7 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.4, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 5; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-7 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 5, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-8 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.5, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 6; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-8 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 6, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-9 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.6, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 7; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-9 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 7, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-10 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.7, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 8; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-10 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 8, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-11 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.8, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 9; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-11 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 9, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-12 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.9, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 10; 1971, ch. 200, § 3; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-12 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 10, as amended, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-13 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.10, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 11; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-13 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 11, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-14 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.11, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 12; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-14 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 12, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-15 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.12, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 13; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-15 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 13, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-16 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.13, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 14; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-16 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 14, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-17 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.14, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 15; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-17 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 15, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-18 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.15, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 16; 1971, ch. 200, § 4; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-18 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 16, as amended, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-19 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.16, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 17; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-19 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 17, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-20 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.17, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 18; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-20 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 18, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-21 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.18, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 19; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-21 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 19, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-22 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.19, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 20; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-22 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 221, § 20, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-23 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.20, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 200, § 5; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-23 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, being Laws 1971, ch. 200, § 5, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-24 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.21, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 200, § 6; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-24 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 200, § 6, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-25 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-2.22, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 200, § 7; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-25 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 200, § 7, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-26 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-3, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1971, ch. 200, § 8; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-26 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-3, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-27 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-4, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1971, ch. 200, § 9; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-27 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-4, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-28 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-5, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-28 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-5, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-29 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-6, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1971, ch. 200, § 10; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-29 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-6, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-30 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-7, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1969, ch. 221, § 21; 1971, ch. 200, § 11; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-30 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-7, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-31 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-8, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1969, ch. 221, § 22; 1971, ch. 200, § 12; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-31 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-8, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-32 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-9, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1971, ch. 200, § 13; 1981, ch. 125, § 40; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-32 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-9, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-33 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-9.1, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 279, § 1; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-33 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 279, § 1, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-34 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-10, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1967, ch. 247, § 2; 1971, ch. 200, § 14; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-34 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-10, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-35 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-11, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1971, ch. 200, § 15; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-35 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-11, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-36 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-12, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1971, ch. 200, § 16; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-36 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-12, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-37 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-13, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1971, ch. 200, § 17; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-37 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-13, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-38 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-14, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1971, ch. 200, § 18; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-38 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-14, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-39 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-15, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-39 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-15, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-40 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-16, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1971, ch. 200, § 19; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-40 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-16, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-41 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-17, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1967, ch. 247, § 3; 1969, ch. 204, § 1; 1971, ch. 200, § 20; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-41 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-17, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-42 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-18, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1971, ch. 200, § 21; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-42 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300, § 14-47-18, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-44 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-20, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 200, § 22; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-44 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 200, § 22, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 46 - Urban Development › Section 3-46-45 - Repealed.

History:
1953 Comp., § 14-47-21, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 333, § 2; 1977, ch. 249, § 22; repealed by Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals.
— Laws 2007, ch. 329, § 7 and Laws 2007, ch. 330, § 7 repealed 3-46-45 NMSA 1978, relating to the Urban Redevelopment Law, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 333, § 2, effective June 15, 2007. For provisions of former section,
see
the 2006 NMSA 1978 on
NMOneSource.com.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 47 - Park Commission › Section 3-47-1 - Park commission; appointment; term; qualification; removal; vacancy.

A. The governing body may appoint a park commission. One commissioner shall serve a one-year term, one commissioner shall serve a two-year term and one commissioner shall serve a three-year term so that after the initial appointments, one commissioner shall be appointed each year for a three-year term. The first three commissioners shall determine by lot their respective terms. Each commissioner shall be a resident of the municipality.
B. The governing body may remove any park commissioner for cause and may fill any vacancy on the park commission for the balance of the unexpired term.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-48-1, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
ANNOTATIONS
Cross references.
— For powers of municipality regarding parks,
see
3-18-18 NMSA 1978.
For park and recreation construction authorized,
see
3-18-19 NMSA 1978.
For powers of municipality regarding trees and shrubs,
see
3-18-27 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references.
— 59 Am. Jur. 2d Parks, Squares, and Playgrounds §§ 17, 18.
Power of municipal corporation to exchange its real property, 60 A.L.R.2d 220.
Power to directly regulate or prohibit abutter's access to street or highway, 73 A.L.R.2d 652.
Validity and construction of statute or ordinance requiring land developer to dedicate portion of land for recreational purposes, or make payment in lieu thereof, 43 A.L.R.3d 862.
Fees: power of municipality to charge nonresidents higher fees than residents for use of municipal facilities, 57 A.L.R.3d 998.
Liability of local government entity for injury resulting from use of outdoor playground equipment at municipally owned park or recreation area, 73 A.L.R.4th 496.
62 C.J.S. Municipal Corporations §§ 645 to 650.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 47 - Park Commission › Section 3-47-2 - Organization of park commission; powers and duties of officers.

A. The park commission shall meet within ten days after the date of the appointment of any new member or members and elect one member president and one member secretary.
B. The park commission shall submit to the governing body for its approval all matters concerning the management, improvement and development of parks.
C. The secretary shall keep a record of activities and meetings of the park commission.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-48-2, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 48 - Refuse; Collection and Disposal › Section 3-48-1 - Refuse; yard waste; definitions.

As used in Chapter 3, Article 48 NMSA 1978:
A. "refuse" means any garbage, rejected or waste food, offal, swill, carrion, ashes, dirt, slop, waste paper, trash, rubbish, waste or unwholesome material of any kind; and
B. "yard waste" means yard clippings, grass cuttings, yard cleanings, fallen trees, tree limbs, slash and pine needles.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-49-1, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 2003, ch. 230, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
The 2003 amendment,
effective June 20, 2003, substituted "yard waste; definitions" for "definition" in the section heading; substituted "Chapter 3, Article 48 NMSA 1978" for "Sections 14-49-1 through 14-49-7 New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1953 Compilation" in the introductory paragraph; added the Subsection A designation; and added Subsection B.
Law reviews.
— For article, "The New Mexico Solid Waste Act: A Beginning for Control of Municipal Solid Waste in the Land of Enchantment ",
see
21 N.M.L. Rev. 167 (1990).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references.
— 56 Am. Jur. 2d Municipal Corporations, Counties, and Other Political Subdivisions §§ 455 to 465.
Garbage, validity of municipal regulations as to, 15 A.L.R. 289, 72 A.L.R. 520, 135 A.L.R. 1305, 82 A.L.R.2d 899.
62 C.J.S. Municipal Corporations § 265.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 48 - Refuse; Collection and Disposal › Section 3-48-3 - Refuse; authority to collect and dispose; fee.

A. A municipality may, by ordinance, provide for the collection and disposal of refuse by:
(1) the municipality;
(2) contract; or
(3) any other manner deemed suitable by the municipality.
B. A municipality may appoint or contract with a refuse collector and prescribe the duties and compensation of a refuse collector.
C. A municipality may require each person owning or controlling real property to pay a reasonable fee for the collection and disposal of refuse and shall determine if the municipality or the refuse collector shall collect the fee for the collection and disposal of refuse. The refuse collection fee shall only be charged against real property that is occupied or has been previously occupied.
D. A municipality providing for the collection of refuse may require any person owning or controlling real property to pay the refuse collection fee whether or not the refuse collection service is used by the person owning or controlling real property.
E. A municipality providing for the collection and disposal of yard waste may require any person owning or controlling real property to pay a yard waste collection and disposal fee.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-49-3, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 2003, ch. 230, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
The 2003 amendment,
effective June 20, 2003, deleted "impose a" in the section heading; inserted "refuse collection" preceding "fee shall only" in Subsection C; and added Subsection E.
No deprivation of property without due process.
— Property owner was not deprived of his property without due process by being required to pay the assessments. He received benefits in the collection and disposal of garbage from other premises in the community. The problem involved being a health problem, its solution bound defendant as well as other members of the community.
City of Hobbs v. Chesport, Ltd
., 1966-NMSC-158, 76 N.M. 609, 417 P.2d 210.
Collection of fee.
— The section does not make collection of the garbage assessment dependent on the actual removal of garbage from the premises. The sum is to be collected from every person.
City of Hobbs v. Chesport, Ltd
., 1966-NMSC-158, 76 N.M. 609, 417 P.2d 210.
Purpose of garbage fee.
— The sum to be collected under this section is to "defray the expenses of such garbage collection and disposal."
City of Hobbs v. Chesport, Ltd
., 1966-NMSC-158, 76 N.M. 609, 417 P.2d 210 (decided under prior law).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references.
— Garbage or rubbish, liability for act of employee engaged in removing, 14 A.L.R. 1473, 32 A.L.R. 988, 52 A.L.R. 187, 60 A.L.R. 101, 156 A.L.R. 692, 714.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 48 - Refuse; Collection and Disposal › Section 3-48-4 - Refuse; failure to place in proper container or use refuse collection service; failure to pay charge; assessment.

A. A municipality may remove refuse from real property and make a charge against the real property specially benefited by the removal of the refuse, if:
(1) any person owning or controlling real property allows refuse to be deposited upon his property other than in the proper receptacle and fails to remove the refuse or to place the refuse in the proper receptacle within forty-eight hours after the refuse is deposited on the real property; or
(2) the owner owning or controlling real property refuses to use the refuse collection service provided by the municipality.
B. If any person, owning or controlling the real property, fails or refuses to pay:
(1) the charge imposed for the collection and disposal of refuse; or
(2) the charge made against the real property specially benefited by the removal of refuse, the municipality may make an assessment against the real property.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-49-4, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
ANNOTATIONS
Conditions for assessment.
— Assessments are permitted in two situations: (1) upon the failure to pay the amount provided by ordinance for the removal of the garbage, and (2) when garbage is not placed in proper receptacles within 48 hours after it is thrown, left or deposited on the premises and the municipality performs a special clean-up or pick-up service.
City of Hobbs v. Chesport, Ltd
., 1966-NMSC-158, 76 N.M. 609, 417 P.2d 210.
Cost of removal.
— While this section refers to the cost of removal, this means the expenses of garbage collection and disposal.
City of Hobbs v. Chesport, Ltd
., 1966-NMSC-158, 76 N.M. 609, 417 P.2d 210.
Conditions for assessment against property.
— This section provides two circumstances under which an assessment can be made against property: (1) where a person owning or controlling the property shall fail or refuse to pay the amount required to be paid for the removal of garbage, and (2) where garbage is left or deposited on premises, and such person refuses to remove the same within 48 hours after it has been left on the premises. If either of these events occur, an assessment can be made against the property which eventually will mature into a lien against such property. 1956 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 56-6421 (issued under prior law).
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 48 - Refuse; Collection and Disposal › Section 3-48-5 - Refuse; assessment roll; publication of notice of hearing.

A. To collect the assessment authorized in Section 3-48-4 NMSA 1978, the governing body shall have prepared an assessment roll. The assessment roll shall list, in columns:
(1) the name of the owner, if known, of the parcel of real estate being assessed;
(2) a description of the parcel of real estate being assessed;
(3) the amount assessed against each parcel of real estate; and
(4) describe, in general terms, the removal and what was removed from the real estate being assessed.
B. The municipal clerk shall publish a notice stating that the assessment roll for delinquent refuse collection charges due the municipality is on file in the office of the municipal clerk and the time and place when the governing body will hear appeals or protests by any person aggrieved by the assessment. The notice shall be published once not less than ten nor more than twenty days before the day of the protest hearing. If the address of the owner of the real property is known, a copy of the notice shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the known address of the owner of the real property being assessed.
C. The provisions of this section are intended to afford an additional and not an exclusive method for enforcing payment of charges for refuse collection furnished by the municipality.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-49-5, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1967, ch. 146, § 9; 1981, ch. 92, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Cross references.
— For assessment of fees for county refuse collection,
see
4-56-3 NMSA 1978.
Severability clauses.
— Laws 1981, ch. 92, § 2, provided for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 48 - Refuse; Collection and Disposal › Section 3-48-6 - Refuse; protest meeting; confirmation; finality.

A. At the protest hearing authorized in Section 3-48-5 NMSA 1978, any interested person may protest to the governing body the:
(1) regularity of the proceedings;
(2) amount assessed against the real estate; or
(3) correctness of the amount of the assessment.
B. The governing body shall:
(1) determine the regularity of the proceedings;
(2) correct any errors found in the assessment; and
(3) by resolution, confirm the proceedings and the assessments. The proceedings and assessments so confirmed shall be deemed to be the final determination as to the regularity, validity and correctness of the assessment.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-49-6, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 48 - Refuse; Collection and Disposal › Section 3-48-7 - Refuse; delinquent assessments; penalty; lien; foreclosure.

On or before October 1, of each year, the municipal clerk shall certify to the governing body a list containing any delinquent assessment with penalty added for nonpayment of the assessment at the rate of one percent per month of any assessment confirmed by resolution as provided in Section 3-48-6 NMSA 1978, and describe the parcel of real estate to which the assessment is applicable. After the certified list is accepted by the governing body, the assessment shall be a lien, when processed, against the parcel of real estate and shall be processed as provided in Sections 3-36-1 to 3-36-5 NMSA 1978. Any such lien shall be a lien superior to all other liens except general property taxes upon the property so charged and a personal liability of the owner of the property so charged.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-49-7, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1967, ch. 146, § 10.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 49 - Streets, Sidewalks and Public Grounds › Section 3-49-2 - Straightening or altering streets; exchange of street land for land on new route; consent of owner; deeds.

Whenever it is necessary to straighten or alter any street to facilitate traffic, the governing body may:
A. with the consent of the owner, exchange the land on which the street lies for any land owned and held in fee simple;
B. convert the land received from the owner in fee simple to a street; and
C. execute a deed to the land on which the street lies to the owner who has exchanged his land with the municipality for the land on which the street lies.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-50-2, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 49 - Streets, Sidewalks and Public Grounds › Section 3-49-3 - Street sprinkling and maintenance; assessment; lien for assessment.

A. Whenever the governing body determines that the streets shall be watered or maintained in whole or in part at the expense of the owner of any property which abuts upon the streets, the governing body shall determine:
(1) the expense of watering or maintaining the streets;
(2) the proportion of the expense to be borne by the owner of property which abuts upon the streets;
(3) the charge to be assessed against each lineal foot of frontage of the abutting property; and
(4) assess, according to its frontage, each tract or parcel of abutting property its proportionate share of the expense of watering or maintaining the streets.
B. The assessment for the expense of watering or maintaining the streets shall be collected as authorized in Section 3-23-1 NMSA 1978, and shall be a lien against the tract or parcel of property abutting the street and the lien shall be enforced as provided in Sections 3-36-1 through 3-36-5 NMSA 1978.
C. As used in this section the term "streets" shall include both improved and unimproved streets, alleys, parkways, boulevards, thoroughfares, and median and divider strips, or any combination of the foregoing.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-50-3, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1967, ch. 90, § 3.
ANNOTATIONS
Basis for assessment.
— Property owner is to be assessed on how much property he owns that abuts on the street; he is not to pay a flat fee. 1967 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 67-10.
Assessment against school district.
— There is no authority for the municipality to make an assessment against a school district to pay the cost of watering or maintaining the streets. This does not mean that a school district which has benefited from street sprinkling and maintenance may not budget and pay for such services when they are rendered by a municipality pursuant to this section. 1970 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 70-03.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references.
— 40 Am. Jur. 2d Highways, Streets and Bridges § 87; 70A Am. Jur. 2d Special or Local Assessments § 43.
Liability for act of employee engaged in sprinkling or cleaning streets, 14 A.L.R. 1473, 32 A.L.R. 988, 52 A.L.R. 187, 60 A.L.R. 101, 156 A.L.R. 692, 714.
Liability for injury or damage due to sprinkling of street, 51 A.L.R. 575, 156 A.L.R. 692.
63 C.J.S. Municipal Corporations § 1307.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 49 - Streets, Sidewalks and Public Grounds › Section 3-49-5 - Streets; public grounds; water systems; sewers; sidewalks; assessments.

A. For the purpose of Sections 3-49-1 and 3-53-1 NMSA 1978, a municipality may:
(1) open, construct, repair, keep in order and maintain water mains, laterals, reservoirs, standpipes, sewers and drains; and
(2) assess and collect as other assessments and collections are made the amount necessary to cover the cost of such work.
B. The assessment against the lot or land along or through which the street, alley, sidewalk or public ground runs shall be made in such portion as is just and equitable according to the benefits accruing to the lot or land and to its value.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-50-5, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
ANNOTATIONS
Cross references.
— For power of municipality to open, construct, repair, keep in order and maintain water mains, laterals, reservoirs, standpipes, sewers and drains,
see
3-18-25 NMSA 1978.
For water facilities,
see
3-27-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 50 - Municipal Parking › Section 3-50-1 - Municipal Parking Law; short title.

Sections 3-50-1 through 3-50-22 NMSA 1978, may be cited as the "Municipal Parking Law."
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-51-1, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
ANNOTATIONS
Cross references.
— For improvement district for construction of parking facilities,
see
3-33-4, 3-33-5 NMSA 1978.
For the Greater Municipality Parking Law,
see
3-51-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references.
— 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 271 to 284; 56 Am. Jur. 2d Municipal Corporations, Counties, and Other Political Subdivisions §§ 214, 442.
Off-street public parking facilities, municipal establishment or operation of, 8 A.L.R.2d 373.
Regulation and licensing of privately owned parking places, 29 A.L.R.2d 856.
Parking facility proprietor's liability for criminal attack on patron, 49 A.L.R.4th 1257.
60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 28.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 3 - Municipalities › Article 50 - Municipal Parking › Section 3-50-2 - Finding and declaration of necessity.

It is hereby declared:
A. that there exists in cities in the state of New Mexico serious conditions of congestion of street traffic, preventing free circulation of traffic, obstructing access to and use of both public and private property, increasing traffic hazards, impeding rapid and effective fighting of fires and the disposition of police forces and endangering the public peace, health and safety;
B. that this condition is caused in substantial part by insufficiency of space or accommodations for the parking of motor vehicles off the public streets;
C. that the installation of parking meters and the establishment of additional parking facilities, together with all undertakings incidental or advantageous thereto for the improvement of traffic control and regulation, are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent and private property acquired;
D. that it is in the public interest that work on projects for such purposes be commenced as soon as possible in order to relieve traffic congestion; and the necessity in the public interest for the provisions hereinafter enacted, is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination.
History:
1953 Comp., § 14-51-2, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.