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2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-9.2 - El centro de la raza created; purpose.

The "el centro de la raza" is created as a service center within the division of student affairs of the university of New Mexico. The center shall provide training, technical assistance, research assistance, student academic support in the form of instruction and tutoring and information dissemination for Hispanic student recruitment and retention. The training, technical assistance, research assistance and information dissemination shall be made available to persons who participate in el centro de la raza. El centro de la raza shall prepare an annual report for the legislature showing the progress of the center in providing services to Hispanic students.
History:
Laws 2005, ch. 164, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2005, ch. 164 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.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-10 - [Admission of students; rules and regulations.]

The university shall be open to the children of all residents of this state and such others as the board of regents may determine, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by said board, whenever the finances of the institution shall warrant it, and it is deemed expedient by said board of regents.
History:
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 16a; C.L. 1897, § 3579; Code 1915, § 5126; C.S. 1929, § 130-910; 1941 Comp., § 55-2410; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-10.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Cross references.
— For tuition and matriculation fees,
see
21-1-2 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities §§ 2, 7, 8, 17.
Mandamus to compel enrollment of student, 39 A.L.R. 1019.
Failure of student to attain or maintain prescribed scholastic rating as ground for dropping him, 86 A.L.R. 484.
Standing to challenge college or professional school admissions program which gives preference to minority or disadvantaged applicants, 60 A.L.R. Fed. 612.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-11 - [Sectarianism prohibited.]

No sectarian tenets or opinions shall be required to entitle any person to be admitted as a student or employed as a tutor, or other instructor in said university, but the same shall forever be strictly nonsectarian in character.
History:
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 17; C.L. 1897, § 3580; Code 1915, § 5127; C.S. 1929, § 130-911; 1941 Comp., § 55-2411; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-11.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
16 Am. Jur. 2d Constitutional Law §§ 465, 466, 481.
Sectarianism in schools, 5 A.L.R. 866, 141 A.L.R. 1144, 45 A.L.R.2d 742.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 7; 16A C.J.S. Constitutional Law §§ 518 to 521, 523.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-12 - [Meetings of board of regents; quorum.]

The meetings of the board may be called in such manner as the board of regents may prescribe, and the majority of said board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a less number may adjourn from time to time.
History:
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 18; C.L. 1897, § 3581; Code 1915, § 5128; C.S. 1929, § 130-912; 1941 Comp., § 55-2412; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-12.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-13 - [Building and improvement bonds; purposes; authority of board of regents.]

That for the purpose of erecting, altering, improving, furnishing or equipping any necessary buildings at the university of New Mexico at Albuquerque, or for acquiring any necessary land for the use of said university, or for retiring the whole or any part of any series of bonds previously issued under the provisions hereof, or for any of such purposes, the board of regents of the university of New Mexico is hereby authorized to borrow money in conformity with the terms of this act [21-7-13, 21-7-14, 21-7-16 to 21-7-25 NMSA 1978].
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 47, § 1; 1929, ch. 30, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 130-913; 1941 Comp., § 55-2413; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-13.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Cross references.
— For purchase of university bonds by state treasurer,
see
21-7-24 NMSA 1978.
Use of income.
— The legislature has power to authorize the state university to make such use of its income as is deemed best.
Seward v. Bowers
, 1933-NMSC-056, 37 N.M. 385, 24 P.2d 253; State v. Regents of Univ. of N.M., 1927-NMSC-047, 32 N.M. 428, 258 P. 571.
Nature of bond obligations.
— Bonds issued by the university of New Mexico under 21-7-13 to 21-7-25 NMSA 1978 are not obligations of the state, and no provision for taxation to provide interest and sinking fund need be made, and the approval by the voters is not necessary. They are the obligations of the university.
State v. Regents of Univ. of N.M.
, 1927-NMSC-047, 32 N.M. 428, 258 P. 571.
Power to borrow money.
— Regents of the state university may borrow money for certain building purposes and pledge sufficient of their income from permanent funds to repay such sums borrowed and issue bonds therefor, provided that the limitation of the amount of bonds that can be issued, as contained in 21-7-24 NMSA 1978 does not work as a bar. 1933 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 33-650.
State treasurer may purchase bonds of state university
herein authorized. 1932 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 32-443.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities § 35.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 17.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-14 - [Resolution for issuance of building and improvement bonds.]

Whenever the said board, by the affirmative vote of a majority of its members, duly entered in the minutes of said board, shall by resolution determine that it is necessary to erect, alter, improve, furnish or equip any building or buildings at said university, or acquire any land for the use thereof, or to retire the whole or any part of any series of bonds previously issued in conformity with the provisions of this act [21-7-13, 21-7-14, 21-7-16 to 21-7-25 NMSA 1978], or for either of said purposes, said board is hereby empowered and authorized to issue and sell, subject to the terms of this act, building and improvement bonds of the university of New Mexico.
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 47, § 2; 1929, ch. 30, § 2; C.S. 1929, § 130-914; 1941 Comp., § 55-2414; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-14.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
64 Am. Jur. 2d Public Securities and Obligations § 120.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities §§ 4, 10.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-15 - Form and conditions of bonds.

Bonds issued pursuant to Sections 21-7-13 through 21-7-25 NMSA 1978 shall be in such form and denominations as the board of regents of the university of New Mexico shall determine, due and payable not later than twenty years from date of issue. The bonds shall be payable in consecutive order commencing not later than two years from date of issue.
History:
1978 Comp., § 21-7-15, enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 265, § 39.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals and reenactments.
— Laws 1983, ch. 265, § 39 repealed former 21-7-15 NMSA 1978 and enacted a new section.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
64 Am. Jur. 2d Public Securities and Obligations §§ 195, 196, 202, 205, 399 to 453.
Power and discretion of officer or board authorized to issue bonds of governmental units as regards terms or conditions to be included therein, 119 A.L.R. 190.
47 C.J.S. Interest and Usury; Consumer Credit § 18.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-17 - [Disposition of proceeds of building and improvement bond sales.]

The proceeds from the sale of said bonds shall be paid to the secretary and treasurer of said board, and shall be by him placed in a separate fund to be known as "permanent improvement fund" to be used and paid out only for the specified purposes in this act [21-7-13, 21-7-14, 21-7-16 to 21-7-25 NMSA 1978] enumerated upon order of the board, on checks signed by the president or vice president of said board and by the secretary and treasurer thereof, except such portion thereof as may have been received on account of accrued interest on said bonds to date of delivery, which amount shall be placed in the "interest and retirement fund" for the liquidation of said bonds as hereinafter provided. The cost of preparing, advertising and selling said bonds, including any necessary expense for legal opinions thereon, shall be paid out of the proceeds of the sale of said bonds.
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 47, § 5; C.S. 1929, § 130-917; 1941 Comp., § 55-2417; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-17.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities § 33.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 14.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-18 - [Interest and retirement fund for building and improvement bonds; establishment; replenishment.]

The board of regents shall, at the time of issuing said bonds, establish for the payment of the principal and interest thereof a fund to be known as "interest and retirement fund" into which fund said board shall immediately place a sum not less than the amount necessary to pay the interest and maturing principal of said bonds for the ensuing twelve months, and annually thereafter shall continue to place in said fund a sufficient amount to pay principal and interest maturing in the succeeding twelve months.
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 47, § 6; C.S. 1929, § 130-918; 1941 Comp., § 55-2418; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-18.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
64 Am. Jur. 2d Public Securities and Obligations § 266.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-19 - [Income pledged for redemption of building and improvement bonds.]

For the faithful and prompt payment of all interest and principal of said bonds as and when the same shall mature according to the tenor thereof, the issue thereof shall constitute an irrevocable pledge by said board of so much of each year's income from the permanent fund of the university of New Mexico in the hands of the treasurer of this state, as shall be necessary to provide the "interest and retirement fund" herein mentioned, for the ensuing year, and to at all times fully and faithfully keep the same in not less than the amount necessary to pay the interest and principal maturing as aforesaid; and in addition thereto the issue of said bonds shall constitute an irrevocable pledge by said board of so much of each year's income from the income and current fund derived from the lease of such of its lands as remain unsold, as may be necessary to fully protect the "interest and retirement fund" for the ensuing year, and keep the same at all times in proper amount as herein provided.
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 47, § 7; C.S. 1929, § 130-919; 1941 Comp., § 55-2419; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-19.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
64 Am. Jur. 2d Public Securities and Obligations § 199.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-20 - [Income from investment of permanent fund derived from trust land sales pledged to repay building and improvement bonds.]

That from and after the passage and approval of this act [21-7-13, 21-7-14, 21-7-16 to 21-7-25 NMSA 1978], all permanent funds thereafter derived from the sale or disposition of the lands held in trust for said university, shall be invested in bonds of the United States or of the state of New Mexico, the income from which shall likewise form a part of the pledged income for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds issued by said board.
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 47, § 8; C.S. 1929, § 130-920; 1941 Comp., § 55-2420; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-20.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities § 35.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 14.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-21 - [Payment of principal and interest on building and improvement bonds.]

It shall be the duty of the secretary and treasurer of said board of regents to forward to the bank at which said bonds are payable, prior to the date on which any coupons or any principal amount of any of said bonds shall mature, out of the "interest and retirement fund" a sufficient sum of money to meet said coupons and maturing bonds as the same become due, plus any service charge which said bank shall be entitled to receive for its services.
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 47, § 9; C.S. 1929, § 130-921; 1941 Comp., § 55-2421; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-21.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
64 Am. Jur. 2d Public Securities and Obligations §§ 197, 198.
11 C.J.S. Bonds § 59 et seq.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-22 - [Restrictions on use of building and improvement bond proceeds.]

None of the funds derived from the sale of said bonds, except so much thereof as shall be necessary to defray the cost of the issuance thereof and the accrued interest from the date thereof to the time of delivery, shall ever be used or expended by said board for any other purposes than those for which authority is herein given to issue the same, as set forth in Section 1 [21-7-13 NMSA 1978] hereof.
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 47, § 10; C.S. 1929, § 130-922; 1941 Comp., § 55-2422; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-22.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-23 - [Payments by state treasurer relating to building and improvement bonds.]

It is hereby made the duty of the treasurer of this state, upon receiving written notice from the secretary and treasurer of said board that it has issued bonds as provided for herein, to forthwith forward and pay over to the secretary and treasurer of said board out of the income from the permanent funds of said university, a sum sufficient to make and establish the income [interest] and retirement fund, as herein provided, and annually thereafter to pay over a sufficient amount for said purpose, to the end that said interest and retirement fund shall at all times be kept in the proper amount. In the event there should not be sufficient undistributed income from permanent funds of said university, then said state treasurer shall use so much of the income and current fund of said university in his hands as shall be necessary to establish and at all times maintain said interest and retirement fund.
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 47, § 11; C.S. 1929, § 130-923; 1941 Comp., § 55-2423; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-23.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler to correspond with 21-7-17 to 21-7-19 and 21-7-21 NMSA 1978, and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities § 35.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 14.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-24 - [Issuance of building and improvement bonds in series; restrictions.]

In the event the board of regents aforesaid should find it advisable to issue bonds under this act [21-7-13, 21-7-14, 21-7-16 to 21-7-25 NMSA 1978] in more than one series, or at different times, for any of the purposes aforesaid, then each series of said bonds shall be designated by the letter "A," "B" or in some other designation to the end that each series shall be kept separate, and all of the requirements of this act shall apply to and be faithfully followed, done and carried out as to each of said series; provided, however, that said board of regents shall not have power to issue bonds hereunder, the aggregate annual requirements for which to meet interest and principal, shall exceed the amount of the income from the permanent funds of said university received by the state treasurer for the fiscal year next preceding the date of the issuance of said bonds or any series thereof.
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 47, § 12; 1929, ch. 30, § 4; C.S. 1929, § 130-924; 1941 Comp., § 55-2424; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-24.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities § 35.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 14.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-25 - [Tax exemption of building and improvement bonds.]

Bonds issued under the provisions of this act [21-7-13, 21-7-14, 21-7-16 to 21-7-25 NMSA 1978], being for the sole purposes specified in Section 1 [21-7-13 NMSA 1978] hereof, shall forever be and remain free and exempt from taxation by this state or any subdivision thereof.
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 47, § 13; C.S. 1929, § 130-925; 1941 Comp., § 55-2425; 1953 Comp., § 73-25-25.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
71 Am. Jur. 2d State and Local Taxation §§ 495, 526.
Constitutional enumeration of subjects of tax exemption as affecting power of legislature to free government securities or property from taxation, 9 A.L.R. 436.
84 C.J.S. Taxation § 260.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-26 - Temporary provision; medical residency programs; state cooperation.

A. The legislature finds that the expansion of hospital physician residency programs may extend and expand limited health delivery resources into rural and other medically underserved areas of the state.
B. The department of health and the university of New Mexico school of medicine shall assist hospitals in the state to develop and expand physician residencies in family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics in rural or other medically underserved areas. The department and the school of medicine shall provide information and technical assistance to enhance hospital physician residency programs in rural or other medically underserved areas.
History:
Laws 1994, ch. 57, § 17.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-27 - Temporary provision; university of New Mexico; physician assistant training program.

The board of regents of the university of New Mexico shall establish a primary care physician assistant training program designed to meet the needs of the state.
History:
Laws 1994, ch. 57, § 18.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-28 - Creation of the Taos branch community college of the university of New Mexico.

On July 1, 2003, the "Taos branch community college" of the university of New Mexico is created.
History:
Laws 2002, ch. 73, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2002, ch. 73 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 15, 2002, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-29 - Rio Rancho campus for the university of New Mexico and other institutions.

The board of regents of the university of New Mexico may create a campus of the university in Rio Rancho, which it may operate separately or jointly with any other post-secondary educational institution.
History:
Laws 2009, ch. 40, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2009, ch. 40 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 19, 2009, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-31 - Stephen Easley center for telehealth.

The center for telehealth at the university of New Mexico shall be named the "Stephen Easley telehealth videoconferencing center", after Representative Stephen Easley, who died in office on August 14, 2013.
History:
Laws 2015, ch. 158, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2015, ch. 158 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 19, 2015, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 7 - University of New Mexico › Section 21-7-32 - Off-campus instructional center for university of New Mexico in Valencia county.

Pursuant to Section 21-1-26.9 NMSA 1978, the board of regents of the university of New Mexico is authorized to create an off-campus instructional center in Valencia county.
History:
Laws 2019, ch. 178, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2015, ch. 178 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.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-2 - [Construction of other names for college used in statutes.]

Wherever in the statutes of the state of New Mexico, the term "agricultural college of New Mexico," or "agricultural and mechanical college," or "college of agriculture and mechanic arts," or "agricultural college," or "state college," or "New Mexico agricultural college," or any other similar designation, where the context shows the meaning to be "New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts," the same shall be construed and held to mean "New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts [New Mexico state university]."
History:
Laws 1939, ch. 28, § 2; 1941 Comp., § 55-2502; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-2.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 2, created and established the agricultural college and agricultural experiment station of New Mexico, as an institution of learning. Laws 1893, ch. 61, § 24, changed the name of the agricultural college and agricultural (experiment) station of New Mexico to the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts. Article XII, Section 11, of the constitution of New Mexico, as repealed and reenacted November 8, 1960, further changed the name to the New Mexico state university.
See also
21-8-2 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 9.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-4 - [Officers.]

The officers of the college of agriculture and mechanic arts [New Mexico state university] shall be the same, be elected in the same manner, at the same time, perform like duties, and possess the same qualifications, as is provided for the officers of the university of New Mexico.
History:
Laws 1889, ch. 138, §§ 21, 65; 1891, ch. 42, § 1; C.L. 1897, §§ 3554, 3642; Code 1915, § 5131; C.S. 1929, § 130-1003; Laws 1941, ch. 82, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 55-2504; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-4.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 2, created and established the agricultural college and agricultural experiment station of New Mexico, as an institution of learning. Laws 1893, ch. 61, § 24, changed the name of the agricultural college and agricultural (experiment) station of New Mexico to the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts. Article XII, Section 11, of the constitution of New Mexico, as repealed and reenacted November 8, 1960, further changed the name to the New Mexico state university.
See also
21-8-2 NMSA 1978.
Cross references.
— For officers of New Mexico state university,
see
21-7-5 and 21-7-6 NMSA 1978.
For approval by president of New Mexico state university for expenditures from county farm and range improvement fund,
see
6-11-6 NMSA 1978.
Bond of secretary-treasurer required.
— Secretary-treasurer of the board of regents of the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts (now New Mexico state university) is required to execute a bond to the state of New Mexico in not less than the penal sum of $20,000 before entering upon the discharge of his duties.
State v. Llewellyn
, 1917-NMSC-031, 23 N.M. 43, 167 P. 414, cert. denied, 245 U.S. 666, 38 S. Ct. 63, 62 L. Ed. 538 (1917).
Regulation of student conduct.
— The power to control, manage and govern the New Mexico state university is vested in the regents, the proper exercise of which necessarily includes the exercise of broad discretion. An inherent part of the power is that of requiring students to adhere to generally accepted standards of conduct.
Futrell v. Ahrens
, 1975-NMSC-044, 88 N.M. 284, 540 P.2d 214.
Of visitation in university bedrooms.
— A regulation of the board of regents of the New Mexico state university which limits visitation by persons of the opposite sex in residence halls or dormitory bedrooms maintained by the regents on the university campus, does not interfere appreciably, if at all, with the intercommunication important to the students of the university. The regulation is reasonable, serves legitimate educational purposes and promotes the welfare of the students at the university.
Futrell v. Ahrens
, 1975-NMSC-044, 88 N.M. 284, 540 P.2d 214.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities §§ 5, 11, 16.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities §§ 15 to 17.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-5 - [Powers and duties of board of regents.]

The board of regents shall direct the disposition of any moneys belonging to or appropriated to the agricultural college [New Mexico state university] and experiment station and shall make all rules and regulations necessary for the government and management of the same, adopt plans and specifications for necessary buildings and superintend the construction of said buildings, and fix the salaries of professors, teachers and other employes [employees], and the tuition fees to be charged in said college [university].
History:
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 23; C.L. 1897, § 3556; Code 1915, § 5132; C.S. 1929, § 130-1004; 1941 Comp., § 55-2505; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-5.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 2, created and established the agricultural college and agricultural experiment station of New Mexico, as an institution of learning. Laws 1893, ch. 61, § 24, changed the name of the agricultural college and agricultural (experiment) station of New Mexico to the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts. Article XII, Section 11, of the constitution of New Mexico, as repealed and reenacted November 8, 1960, further changed the name to the New Mexico state university.
See also
21-8-2 NMSA 1978.
Cross references.
— For penalty for interest in contracts for supplies,
see
21-1-35 NMSA 1978.
For administration of agricultural laws,
see
21-8-8 NMSA 1978.
Funds may be transferred.
— Treasurer of board of agricultural college (now New Mexico state university) has the power to transfer a certificate of deposit from one depository to another.
State v. Llewellyn
, 1917-NMSC-031, 23 N.M. 43, 167 P. 414, cert. denied, 245 U.S. 666, 38 S. Ct. 63, 62 L. Ed. 538 (1917);
Bowman Bank & Trust Co. v. First Nat'l Bank
, 1914-NMSC-014, 18 N.M. 589, 139 P. 148.
To any bank.
— Treasurer of board can deposit funds of agricultural college (now New Mexico state university) in any bank he sees fit.
Bowman Bank & Trust Co. v. First Nat'l Bank
, 1914-NMSC-014, 18 N.M. 589, 139 P. 148.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities § 35.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 17.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-6 - [Rules; calling meetings of board of regents.]

The board of regents shall have power and it shall be their duty to enact laws for the government of said college [New Mexico state university] and experiment station and the meetings of said board may be called in such manner as the regents may prescribe.
History:
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 26; C.L. 1897, § 3559; Code 1915, § 5137; C.S. 1929, § 130-1011; 1941 Comp., § 55-2506; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-6.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 2, created and established the agricultural college and agricultural experiment station of New Mexico, as an institution of learning. Laws 1893, ch. 61, § 24, changed the name of the agricultural college and agricultural (experiment) station of New Mexico to the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts. Article XII, Section 11, of the constitution of New Mexico, as repealed and reenacted November 8, 1960, further changed the name to the New Mexico state university.
See also
21-8-2 NMSA 1978.
Regulation of student conduct.
— The power to control, manage and govern the New Mexico state university is vested in the regents, the proper exercise of which necessarily includes the exercise of broad discretion. An inherent part of the power is that of requiring students to adhere to generally accepted standards of conduct, and the prohibition embodied in the regulation in question forbidding visitation by persons of the opposite sex in residence hall or dormitory bedrooms is consistent with generally accepted standards of conduct.
Futrell v. Ahrens
, 1975-NMSC-044, 88 N.M. 284, 540 P.2d 214.
Of visitation in university bedrooms.
— A regulation of the board of regents of the New Mexico state university which limits visitation by persons of the opposite sex in residence hall or dormitory bedrooms maintained by the regents on the university campus, does not interfere appreciably, if at all, with the intercommunication important to the students of the university. The regulation is reasonable, serves legitimate educational purposes and promotes the welfare of the students at the university.
Futrell v. Ahrens
, 1975-NMSC-044, 88 N.M. 284, 540 P.2d 214.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities § 25.
Mandamus to compel enrollment or reinstatement of student, 39 A.L.R. 1019.
Failure of student to attain or maintain prescribed scholastic rating as ground for dropping him, 86 A.L.R. 484.
Validity of regulation as to clothes of pupils, 14 A.L.R.3d 1201.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 18.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-7 - [Course of instruction; books; diplomas and degrees; removal of officers.]

The immediate government of the several departments shall be intrusted to their respective faculties, but the regents shall have the power to regulate the course of instruction and prescribe, under the advice of the faculty, the books and authorities to be used in the several departments, and also to confer such degrees and grant such diplomas as are usually conferred and granted by other agricultural colleges. The regents shall have power to remove any officer connected with the agricultural college [New Mexico state university] or experiment station when, in their judgment, the best interests of the college [university] require it.
History:
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 27; C.L. 1897, § 3560; Code 1915, § 5138; C.S. 1929, § 130-1012; 1941 Comp., § 55-2507; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-7.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 2, created and established the agricultural college and agricultural experiment station of New Mexico, as an institution of learning. Laws 1893, ch. 61, § 24, changed the name of the agricultural college and agricultural (experiment) station of New Mexico to the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts. Article XII, Section 11, of the constitution of New Mexico, as repealed and reenacted November 8, 1960, further changed the name to the New Mexico state university.
See also
21-8-2 NMSA 1978.
Cross references.
— For tuition and matriculation fees,
see
21-1-2 NMSA 1978.
For removal of faculty member for cause after trial,
see
21-1-7 NMSA 1978.
Power to revoke degrees.
— The plain language of this section gives the Regents exclusive power to confer degrees. Implicit in that power must be the authority to revoke degrees.
Hand v. Matchett
, 957 F.2d 791 (10th Cir. 1992).
To the extent a power to revoke degrees is recognized, it is vested exclusively in the Regents. None of the statutes governing the university expressly allow the Regents to delegate this or any other power.
Hand v. Matchett
, 957 F.2d 791 (10th Cir. 1992).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities §§ 1, 5, 11 to 13, 31, 41.
Dismissal or rejection of public school teacher because of disloyalty, 27 A.L.R.2d 487.
Elements and measure of damages in action by school teacher for wrongful discharge, 22 A.L.R.3d 1047.
Student's right to compel school officials to issue degree, diploma, or the like, 11 A.L.R.4th 1182.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities §§ 17, 19, 25, 29.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-8 - [Agricultural and horticultural laws; administration and enforcement vested in board of regents; inspectors and agents.]

That the board of regents of the college of agriculture and mechanic arts [New Mexico state university] is hereby given supervision of the administration and enforcement of all laws of this state, relating to agriculture, agricultural projects, horticulture, feeds and feed stuffs, insect pests, plant diseases and such subjects pertaining to agriculture and horticulture as the legislature shall hereafter provide, and shall have power to delegate inspectors and agents to assist in the enforcement of such laws.
History:
Laws 1919, ch. 77, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 130-1005; 1941 Comp., § 55-2508; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-8.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 2, created and established the agricultural college and agricultural experiment station of New Mexico, as an institution of learning. Laws 1893, ch. 61, § 24, changed the name of the agricultural college and agricultural (experiment) station of New Mexico to the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts. Article XII, Section 11, of the constitution of New Mexico, as repealed and reenacted November 8, 1960, further changed the name to the New Mexico state university.
See also
21-8-2 NMSA 1978.
Cross references.
— For establishment of state chemical laboratory at New Mexico state university,
see
21-9-1 NMSA 1978.
For department of agriculture under control of regents,
see
76-1-2 NMSA 1978.
For agricultural extension service,
see
76-2-1 to 76-2-12 NMSA 1978.
For enforcement of Plant Protection Act,
see
76-5-11 to 76-5-28 NMSA 1978 et seq.
For duties under Bee Act,
see
76-9-1 to 76-9-13 NMSA 1978.
For seeds,
see
76-10-1 to 76-10-10 NMSA 1978.
For New Mexico Seed Law,
see
76-10-11 to 76-10-22 NMSA 1978.
For enforcement of New Mexico Fertilizer Act,
see
Chapter 76, Article 11 NMSA 1978.
For enforcement of Produce Marketing Act,
see
76-15-10 to 76-15-21 NMSA 1978.
For regulations concerning pecans,
see
76-16-1 to 76-16-9 NMSA 1978.
For enforcement of act regulating commercial feeding stuffs,
see
76-19-1 to 76-19-14 NMSA 1978.
For predatory wild animals and rodent pests,
see
77-15-1 to 77-15-5 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture §§ 42 to 57.
Disease or infection, validity of statutes, ordinances, or regulations for protection of vegetation against, 70 A.L.R.2d 852.
3 C.J.S. Agriculture §§ 5 to 7, 19.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-9 - [Agricultural experiment station; direction; federal benefits.]

The agricultural experiment station in connection with said college [New Mexico state university] shall be under the direction of the said board of regents of said college [university] for the purpose of conducting experiments in agriculture according to the terms of Section 1 of an act of congress approved March 2, 1887, and entitled, an act to establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with the colleges established in the several states under the provisions of an act approved July 2, 1862, and of the acts supplementary thereto. The said college [university] and experiment station shall be entitled to receive all the benefits and donations made and given to similar institutions of learning in other states and territories of the United States by the legislation of the congress of the United States and particularly to the benefit and donations given by the provisions of an act of congress of the United States entitled, an act donating public lands to the several states and territories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and mechanic arts, approved July 2, 1862, and of all acts supplementary thereto, including the act entitled, an act to establish agricultural experiment stations in connection with colleges established in the several states under the provisions of an act approved July 2, 1862, and of the acts supplementary thereto, which said last mentioned act was approved March 2, 1887.
History:
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 24; C.L. 1897, § 3557; Code 1915, § 5133; C.S. 1929, § 130-1006; 1941 Comp., § 55-2509; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-9.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 2, created and established the agricultural college and agricultural experiment station of New Mexico, as an institution of learning. Laws 1893, ch. 61, § 24, changed the name of the agricultural college and agricultural (experiment) station of New Mexico to the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts. Article XII, Section 11, of the constitution of New Mexico, as repealed and reenacted November 8, 1960, further changed the name to the New Mexico state university.
See also
21-8-2 NMSA 1978.
Compiler's notes.
— The act of congress approved March 2, 1887, as amended by the act of August 11, 1955, referred to in this section, is compiled in the United States Code as 7 U.S.C. §§ 361a to 361i. Section 1 is compiled as 7 U.S.C. § 361a.
The act of congress approved July 2, 1862, referred to in this section, is compiled in the United States Code as 7 U.S.C. §§ 301 to 305, 307, 308.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture §§ 20, 44, 45, 53, 55, 57; 15A Colleges and Universities §§ 2, 5, 37.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities §§ 7, 8, 14, 17.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-10 - [Contracts for acceptance and administration of funds.]

The board of regents of the New Mexico state university, as the department of agriculture, is authorized to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements with the United States, the state of New Mexico or agencies of either of them, corporations, foundations and private persons to receive, accept and administer funds or other assets upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes, as the board of regents shall find appropriate.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-9.1, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 59, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities § 5.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 17.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-11 - [Acceptance of congressional grant of 1887 for experiment station.]

The assent of the legislature of the state of New Mexico, is hereby given in pursuance of the requirements of Section [nine] of said act of congress, approved March 2, 1887, to the granting of money therein made to the establishment of experiment stations in accordance with Section one of said last mentioned act, and assent is hereby given to carry out, within the state of New Mexico, all and singular the provisions of said act.
History:
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 25; C.L. 1897, § 3558; Code 1915, § 5136; C.S. 1929, § 130-1009; 1941 Comp., § 55-2510; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-10.
ANNOTATIONS
Compiler's notes.
— Section 9 of the act of March 2, 1887, required the assent of legislators prior to amendment in 1955. The act of August 11, 1955, amended the act of March 2, 1887 in its entirety and superseded Section 9.
See
7 U.S.C. §§ 361a to 361i.
Section 1 of the act of March 2, 1887, as amended by the act of August 11, 1955, is compiled as 7 U.S.C. § 361a.
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture § 43.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 7.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-12 - [Acceptance of Adams Act grant for experiment station.]

That the assent of the legislature of the state of New Mexico is hereby given, in pursuance of the requirements of Section 2 [repealed] of an act of congress entitled, "An act to provide for an increased annual appropriation for agricultural experiment stations and regulating the expenditures thereof, approved March 16, 1906," commonly known as the Adams Act, to the purpose of the grants of money authorized by such act to the carrying out, within the state of New Mexico, of all and singular the provisions of said act.
History:
Laws 1907, ch. 13, § 1; Code 1915, § 5135; C.S. 1929, § 130-1008; 1941 Comp., § 55-2511; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-11.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
The act of August 11, 1955, c. 790, 69 Stat. 674, compiled as 7 U.S.C. §§ 361a to 361i, repealed Section 2 of the act of March 16, 1906.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture § 43.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 7.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-13 - [Acceptance of Purnell Act grant for experiment station.]

That the assent of the legislature of the state of New Mexico is hereby given in pursuance of the requirements of Section 2 [repealed] of the act of congress entitled, "An act to authorize the more complete endowment of agricultural experiment stations and for other purposes," approved February 24, 1925, and commonly known as the "Purnell Act," to the purpose of the grants of monies authorized by such act to the carrying out, within the state of New Mexico, of all and singular the provisions of said act.
History:
Laws 1927, ch. 83, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 130-1013; 1941 Comp., § 55-2512; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-12.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
The act of August 11, 1955, c. 790, 69 Stat. 674, compiled as 7 U.S.C. §§ 361a to 361i, repealed Section 2 of the act of February 24, 1925.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture § 43.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 7.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-14 - [Acceptance of congressional grant of 1890 for New Mexico state university.]

The assent of the legislature of New Mexico is hereby given in pursuance of the requirement of Section two of an act of congress entitled, an act to apply a portion of the proceeds of the public lands to the more complete endowment and support of the colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts, established under the provisions of an act of congress approved July 2, 1862, approved August 30th, 1890, to the granting of moneys for the benefit of the agricultural college of New Mexico [New Mexico state university], and the said legislature accepts and consents to all of the terms and conditions of said act of congress, and assent is further given to carry out within the state of New Mexico, all and singular, the provisions of said act of congress.
History:
Laws 1891, ch. 78, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 3567a; Code 1915, § 5134; C.S. 1929, § 130-1007; 1941 Comp., § 55-2513; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-13.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 2, created and established the agricultural college and agricultural experiment station of New Mexico, as an institution of learning. Laws 1893, ch. 61, § 24, changed the name of the agricultural college and agricultural (experiment) station of New Mexico to the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts. Article XII, Section 11, of the constitution of New Mexico, as repealed and reenacted November 8, 1960, further changed the name to the New Mexico state university.
See also
21-8-2 NMSA 1978.
Compiler's notes.
— Section two of the act of August 30, 1890, was compiled as 7 U.S.C. § 324.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture § 43.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 7.