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2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-15 - Authorized to borrow money.

That for the purpose of erecting, altering, improving, furnishing or equipping any necessary buildings at the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts [New Mexico state university] at state college, or for acquiring any necessary land for the use of said college [university], or both, or for the retiring [of] 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 New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts [New Mexico state university] is hereby authorized to borrow money in conformity with the terms of this act [21-8-15, 21-8-16, 21-8-18 to 21-8-26 NMSA 1978].
History:
Laws 1929, ch. 40, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 130-1014; Laws 1937, ch. 225, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 55-2514; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-14.
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 Article XII, Section 11, of the constitution of New Mexico, as repealed and reenacted November 8, 1960, further changed the name to the New Mexico state university.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. —
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 21-8-16 - Board may issue 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 college [university], or acquire any land for the use thereof, or both, or to retire the whole or any part of any series of bonds previously issued in conformity with the provisions of this act [21-8-15, 21-8-16, 21-8-18 to 21-8-26 NMSA 1978], or to refund the same, or for either of said purposes, the board of regents of the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts [New Mexico state university] is hereby empowered and authorized to issue and sell, subject to the terms of this act, building and improvement bonds of the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts [university].
History:
Laws 1929, ch. 40, § 2; C.S. 1929, § 130-1015; Laws 1937, ch. 225, § 2; 1941 Comp., § 55-2515; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-15.
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 words "this act" would mean, by strict interpretation, the sections of the 1937 amendatory act by which they were inserted, compiled as 21-8-15, 21-8-16, 21-8-25 NMSA 1978. However, reference was apparently intended to the whole of the original 1929 act as amended.
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 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-17 - Form and conditions of bonds.

Bonds issued pursuant to Sections 21-8-15 through 21-8-26 NMSA 1978 shall be in such form and denominations as the board of regents of New Mexico state university 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., § 21-8-17, enacted by Laws 1983, ch. 265, § 40.
ANNOTATIONS
Repeals and reenactments.
— Laws 1983, ch. 265, § 40, repealed former 21-8-17 NMSA 1978, relating to form of bonds issued by the board of regents of the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts, effective April 7, 1983, 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 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-19 - [Disposition of building and improvement bond proceeds; permanent improvement fund; interest and retirement fund; costs of sale.]

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 [21-8-15, 21-8-16, 21-8-18 to 21-8-26 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 1929, ch. 40, § 5; C.S. 1929, § 130-1018; 1941 Comp., § 55-2518; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-18.
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. —
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 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-20 - [Establishment and replenishment of interest and retirement fund for building and improvement bonds.]

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 1929, ch. 40, § 6; C.S. 1929, § 130-1019; 1941 Comp., § 55-2519; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-19.
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 § 266.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-21 - [Income pledged to pay 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 New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts [New Mexico state university] 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 1929, ch. 40, § 7; C.S. 1929, § 130-1020; 1941 Comp., § 55-2520; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-20.
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. —
64 Am. Jur. 2d Public Securities and Obligations § 199.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-22 - [Payment of interest and principal of 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 ar [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 1929, ch. 40, § 9; C.S. 1929, § 130-1022; 1941 Comp., § 55-2521; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-21.
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 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-23 - [Use of proceeds of building and improvement bonds restricted.]

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 [21-8-15 NMSA 1978] hereof.
History:
Laws 1929, ch. 40, § 10; C.S. 1929, § 130-1023; 1941 Comp., § 55-2522; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-22.
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 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-24 - [State treasurer's payments 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 college [New Mexico state 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 college [university], then said state treasurer shall use so much of the income and current fund of said college [university] in his hands as shall be necessary to establish and at all times maintain said interest and retirement fund.
History:
Laws 1929, ch. 40, § 11; C.S. 1929, § 130-1024; 1941 Comp., § 55-2523; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-23.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
The bracketed word "interest" in the first sentence was inserted by the compiler to correspond to 21-8-20 to 21-8-22 NMSA 1978 and the subsequent reference in this section.
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.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-25 - [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 [21-8-15, 21-8-16, 21-8-18 to 21-8-26 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 proper 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 interest and principal requirements for which, for any year, together with the aggregate interest and principal requirements for all outstanding bonds of such board of such institution for such year, shall exceed the amount of the income from the permanent funds and from the aforesaid income and current fund of such institution received by the state treasurer for the fiscal year next preceding the fiscal year in which any bonds of such board of such institution are authorized to be issued by resolution of the board adopted pursuant to this act.
History:
Laws 1929, ch. 40, § 12; C.S. 1929, § 130-1025; Laws 1937, ch. 225, § 3; 1941 Comp., § 55-2524; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-24.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Compiler's notes.
— The words "this act," at the end of the section, would mean by strict interpretation the sections of Laws 1937, ch. 225, by which they were inserted, compiled as 21-8-15, 21-8-16, 21-8-25 NMSA 1978. However, reference was apparently intended to apply to the whole of the original 1929 act as amended.
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 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-26 - [Bonds exempt from taxation.]

Bonds issued under the provisions of this act [21-8-15, 21-8-16, 21-8-18 to 21-8-26 NMSA 1978], being for the sole purposes specified in Section 1 [21-8-15 NMSA 1978] hereof, shall forever be and remain free and exempt from taxation by this state or any subdivision thereof. Such bonds may be deposited as security for public monies by depositaries thereof within the state of New Mexico.
History:
Laws 1929, ch. 40, § 13; C.S. 1929, § 130-1026; 1941 Comp., § 55-2525; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-25.
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 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-27 - [Board constituted custodian for grave of Eugene Manlove Rhodes.]

That the board of regents of the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts [New Mexico state university] shall be and hereby is designated and declared to be custodian of the grave of Eugene Manlove Rhodes, and shall be and hereby is given all lawful authority to enter upon the lot and assume responsibility therefor, and to expend such sum or sums of money from the general funds of the college [university] as shall be necessary or required from time to time to cause the grave, the fence surrounding it, and the monument erected thereon, in his memory, by the artists and writers of New Mexico, to be maintained in good order and condition, all to the end that the last resting place of one of New Mexico's most valiant souls shall not suffer decay from wind, rain and the passage of time after the family and friends of 'Gene Rhodes have gone to be with him in the great beyond.
History:
1941 Comp., § 55-2526, enacted by Laws 1951, ch. 89, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 73-26-26.
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. —
14 Am. Jur. 2d Cemeteries § 34.
14 C.J.S. Cemeteries § 26.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-28 - Building materials research and testing institute established.

The board of regents of New Mexico state university shall establish a building materials research and testing institute to be affiliated with, and operated at, that institution in connection with the college of engineering.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-27, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 130, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities §§ 4, 35, 37, 38.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-29 - Function of testing institute.

The function of the building materials research and testing institute is:
A. to make technical investigations and determinations concerning the physical and chemical properties of all materials used in the construction of, or in connection with the construction of, buildings and dwellings;
B. to supply technical and engineering data which will tend to increase the economy, efficiency and safety of the manufacture and use of construction materials in this state; and
C. to establish and recommend standards for the physical and chemical properties of the materials and for the manufacture and use of these construction materials.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-28, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 130, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
13 Am. Jur. 2d Buildings §§ 12, 13.
39A C.J.S. Health and Environment § 28.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-30 - Equipment.

The various laboratories of the college of engineering and their equipment shall be available for the use of the building materials research and testing institute, provided that their use for instruction and research in the regular work of the university shall take precedence over their use by the building materials research and testing institute. The director of the building materials research and testing institute may procure, for temporary or permanent use, additional equipment to carry on the functions of the institute.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-29, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 130, § 3.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-31 - Director.

The board of regents shall appoint a director of the building materials research and testing institute on the recommendation of the president of the university. Subject to the rules and regulations of the board of regents, the director shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the institute.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-30, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 130, § 4.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities §§ 11, 15.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 4.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-32 - Institute not conducted for gain.

The building materials research and testing institute shall not be conducted for the private or personal gain of anyone connected with it, or for the sole benefit of any individual, firm or corporation.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-31, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 130, § 5.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities §§ 9, 43.
Power of corporation organized for religious, educational, or charitable purpose, to engage in enterprise for profit, 100 A.L.R. 579.
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 8.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-33 - Use of services.

A. Any department, agency or institution of state government or its political subdivision may seek assistance from the building materials research and testing institute and such requests shall take precedence over all nongovernmental requests.
B. Any individual, firm or corporation may seek the assistance of the building materials research and testing institute.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-32, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 130, § 6.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities § 8.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-34 - Fees for services.

The board of regents shall establish and charge fees to be paid by any person, firm, corporation or governmental department, agency or institution using the services of the building materials research and testing institute which shall be sufficient to defray the cost of providing the service to such person, firm, corporation or governmental department, agency or institution.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-33, enacted by Laws 1967, ch. 130, § 7.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-35 - Center for broadcasting and international communications established.

The center for broadcasting and international communications is established at New Mexico state university.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-34, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 302, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
14A C.J.S. Colleges and Universities § 4.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-36 - Activities of center.

The center for broadcasting and international communications:
A. may establish educational television programs to serve individual viewers, educational institutions and public educational programs in the southern region of the state as well as the adjoining area of Mexico;
B. may develop, produce and distribute bilingual television materials;
C. shall cooperate with all other existing educational television facilities in the state to accomplish the most efficient use of any public funds made available for educational television services; and
D. may enter into contracts and be the recipient of federal or other funds for the purpose of carrying out the activities enumerated in this section.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-35, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 302, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
74 Am. Jur. 2d Telecommunications §§ 24, 150, 192.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-37 - Findings.

The legislature finds and declares that the establishment of an international business facilitation center at New Mexico state university will:
A. enable New Mexico businesses to become significant players in the development of Mexican and international industries;
B. provide a research base to link the specific products and services of New Mexico businesses with the needs of Mexican and international businesses;
C. provide an educational base, utilizing the resources of all public post-secondary institutions, to develop skills necessary to compete in international markets; and
D. be instrumental in providing a significant increase in the flow of trade between Mexican and international industries and New Mexican businesses located in communities throughout the state.
History:
Laws 1992, ch. 99, § 1.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-38 - International business facilitation center established; duties.

The "international business facilitation center" is established at the college of business administration and economics, New Mexico state university. The purpose of the center shall be to:
A. collect and analyze information about production-sharing opportunities with Mexican and international industries and provide that information to New Mexico businesses;
B. assist New Mexico businesses with research and informational services concerning development of and participation in international trade flows;
C. promote linkages between New Mexican businesses and Mexican and international industries in the American free trade zone; and
D. utilize the resources of all public post-secondary institutions in New Mexico to develop skills necessary to compete in international markets.
History:
Laws 1992, ch. 99, § 2.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-39 - Waste management education and research consortium created; purpose.

A. The "waste management education and research consortium" is created and shall be a division of New Mexico state university.
B. Participating institutions in the consortium shall be New Mexico state university, the university of New Mexico, New Mexico institute of mining and technology, Dine college, Sandia national laboratories and Los Alamos national laboratory. The purposes of the consortium are to:
(1) engage in theoretical and practical education of and research on environmental and natural resource issues;
(2) disseminate knowledge acquired through educational programs;
(3) provide assistance in efforts to address environmental and natural resource problems; and
(4) cooperate with state and federal agencies.
C. The board of regents of New Mexico state university shall prepare reports showing the progress and condition of the consortium as the board deems necessary. The reports of the consortium may be printed and distributed by the board as appropriate, and revenue from the sale of the reports shall be paid into the account of New Mexico state university.
D. The consortium may receive appropriations from the legislature through the board and may receive any or other items of value from public or private sources.
History:
Laws 2003, ch. 40, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2003, ch. 40 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective on June 20, 2003, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-40 - Water resources research institute created; purpose.

A. The "water resources research institute" is created and shall be a division of New Mexico state university.
B. Participating institutions associated with the water resources research institute shall be New Mexico state university, the university of New Mexico, New Mexico institute of mining and technology, New Mexico highlands university, eastern New Mexico university and western New Mexico university. The purposes of the institute are to:
(1) provide research and training in water conservation, planning and management; atmospheric-surface-ground water relations; and water quality;
(2) transfer water information through the use of technical and miscellaneous publications, newsletters, conferences and presentations;
(3) provide expertise, specialized assistance and information to address water problems; and
(4) cooperate with local, state and federal water agencies.
C. The board of regents of New Mexico state university shall prepare reports showing the progress and condition of the water resources research institute as the board deems necessary. The reports of the institute may be printed and distributed by the board as appropriate, and revenue from the sale of the reports shall be paid into the account of New Mexico state university.
D. The water resources research institute may receive appropriations from the legislature through the board of regents of New Mexico state university and may receive any other items of value from public or private sources.
History:
Laws 2005, ch. 37, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2005, ch. 37 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 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-41 - College assistance migrant program.

A. The "college assistance migrant program" is created at New Mexico state university to serve educational needs of migrants and seasonal farm workers who are students at the university by offering sufficient support to ensure participants' success in the first year of college and by maintaining communication with former participants to ensure they receive the support they need to graduate.
B. The program shall:
(1) address the achievement gap of farm worker students in higher education and bridge educational outreach issues within that population;
(2) assist each student to graduate from New Mexico state university with a bachelor's degree;
(3) provide students with assistance with housing and meal costs, comprehensive health examinations, art and cultural activities, tutoring and mentoring services, leadership training workshops and school supplies; and
(4) provide overall educational support and communication with family, community members and university administrators and faculty that serve as the educational support network for each student.
History:
Laws 2007, ch. 118, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2007, ch. 118, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-42 - Regional educational technology assistance center created.

The "regional educational technology assistance center" is created as a professional development center at New Mexico state university's college of extended learning. The center shall provide technology integration training into teaching and learning; professional development dossier creation; use of data to drive instruction to improve student learning outcomes; internet safety, online teaching and learning and technical assistance; faculty development in integrating technology and distance learning tools; and implementing the New Mexico learning network. All of the services provided shall be available to pre-kindergarten through college throughout New Mexico. The regional educational technology assistance center shall prepare an annual report for the legislature detailing the activities and accomplishments of the center.
History:
Laws 2007, ch. 281, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2007, ch. 281 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-43 - Alliance for underrepresented students created; purpose.

A. "The alliance for underrepresented students" is created at New Mexico state university.
B. Participating organizations in the alliance shall be the New Mexico alliance for minority participation and the regional alliance for science, engineering and mathematics for students with disabilities. The purposes of the alliance are to:
(1) promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and retention at the undergraduate and graduate level for underrepresented students;
(2) engage in research on and development of programs that support student retention and achievement;
(3) disseminate knowledge acquired through education and retention programs; and
(4) collaborate with and provide assistance to kindergarten through twelfth grade educators and post-secondary educational institutions to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and student achievement.
C. The alliance shall submit an annual report to the board of regents of New Mexico state university and the legislature detailing the activities and accomplishments of the alliance. The reports of the alliance may be printed and distributed by the university as appropriate, and revenue from the sale of the reports shall be paid into the account of the New Mexico state university.
D. The alliance may receive appropriations from the legislature through the board of regents and may receive gifts, grants and donations from public or private sources.
History:
Laws 2007, ch. 280, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2007, ch. 280 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 8 - New Mexico State University › Section 21-8-44 - Public-private partnership for university campus in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

A. The board of regents of New Mexico state university may establish a New Mexico state university campus in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
B. The university shall not use state funds for capital investment or make financial contributions to private investors for the operation of the San Luis Potosi campus. Student and other data from the San Luis Potosi campus shall not be used to calculate instruction and general purposes for New Mexico state university or for capital funding.
C. Any contract between New Mexico state university and any private vendor or contractor entered into pursuant to the authority granted by this section shall be subject to resolution of disputes by international arbitration or to the jurisdiction of the district court of the third judicial district of New Mexico. The university's financial information related to the operation and financing of the San Luis Potosi campus is subject to the Audit Act [12-6-1 to 12-6-14 NMSA 1978]. Nothing in this section serves as a waiver of the Inspection of Public Records Act [Chapter 14, Article 2 NMSA 1978], the Open Meetings Act [Chapter 10, Article 15 NMSA 1978] or the Procurement Code [13-1-28 to 13-1-199 NMSA 1978].
History:
Laws 2019, ch. 267, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Effective dates.
— Laws 2019, ch. 267 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 9 - State Chemist and Laboratory › Section 21-9-1 - [Establishment of state laboratory and office of state chemist.]

That there is hereby established a state chemical laboratory for the analysis and examination of such foods, drugs, feeds, fertilizers and other material as the interests of the state may demand. The said state chemical laboratory shall be established at the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts [New Mexico state university], and shall be in [the] charge of a professor of chemistry at the said college, who shall be known as the state chemist of New Mexico. All chemical work which the public interests of the state may demand shall be done by or be under the supervision of the said state chemist. All charges for the work done by the said state chemist shall be just and equitable, and all money collected for such work shall go into a fund for the maintenance of the said state chemical laboratory.
History:
Laws 1919, ch. 169, § 1; C.S. 1929, § 131-101; 1941 Comp., § 3-1001; 1953 Comp., § 4-13-1.
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. —
25 Am. Jur. 2d Drugs, Narcotics and Poisons § 33; 35 Am. Jur. 2d Food § 13; 42 Am. Jur. 2d Inspection Laws §§ 6, 11.
Constitutionality, construction, and application of statutes relating to testing or sampling of agricultural fertilizers, 105 A.L.R. 348, 147 A.L.R. 765.
Validity, construction, and application of statutes or ordinances relating to inspection of food sold at retail, 127 A.L.R. 322.
3 C.J.S. Agriculture § 15; 15 C.J.S. Commerce § 9; 28 Supp. C.J.S. Drugs and Narcotics §§ 8 to 10.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 9 - State Chemist and Laboratory › Section 21-9-2 - Methods of analysis.

The methods of analysis employed by the state chemist of New Mexico shall be those prescribed by the association of official agricultural chemists, and those of the United States pharmacopoeia.
History:
Laws 1919, ch. 169, § 2; C.S. 1929, § 131-102; 1941 Comp., § 3-1002; 1953 Comp., § 4-13-2.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 9 - State Chemist and Laboratory › Section 21-9-3 - Methods of collecting samples.

All samples of material for analysis and examination shall be collected under the directions from the state chemical laboratory and must be sealed and shipped in accordance with instructions set forth in such directions for taking samples.
History:
Laws 1919, ch. 169, § 3; C.S. 1929, § 131-103; 1941 Comp., § 3-1003; 1953 Comp., § 4-13-3.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
3 Am. Jur. 2d Agriculture §§ 53, 57, 71.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 9 - State Chemist and Laboratory › Section 21-9-4 - Official seal of the state chemist.

The official seal of the state chemist of New Mexico shall bear the words "The Official Seal of the State Chemist of New Mexico" in a circle around the state seal of New Mexico.
History:
Laws 1919, ch. 169, § 4; C.S. 1929, § 131-104; 1941 Comp., § 3-1004; 1953 Comp., § 4-13-4.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 10 - Development of Indian Resources › Section 21-10-1 - Purpose.

The purpose of this act [21-10-1 to 21-10-3 NMSA 1978] is to provide funds to New Mexico state university in order that agricultural and engineering education and work experience opportunities may be provided to Indian students to help prepare them for agricultural sciences, engineering sciences and management positions in irrigation projects and energy resources development to the end that the economic growth and public welfare of New Mexico will be promoted.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-37, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 280, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
41 Am. Jur. 2d Indians § 29.
42 C.J.S. Indians § 38 et seq.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 10 - Development of Indian Resources › Section 21-10-2 - Indian resources development program created.

There is created the "Indian resources development program" to assist the education and training, through practical on-the-job experience opportunities, of Indian students in the agricultural, engineering and associated management sciences for the purpose of insuring the successful development and management of the agricultural and energy resources on Indian lands.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-38, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 280, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
41 Am. Jur. 2d Indians § 29.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 10 - Development of Indian Resources › Section 21-10-3 - Contracts with other institutions.

New Mexico state university shall contract with other institutions of higher education, located within this state, as needed for required services pursuant to the provisions and purposes of this act [21-10-1 to 21-10-3 NMSA 1978]. Qualified Indian students who are residents of New Mexico and who are majoring in agricultural, engineering and associated management sciences at any institution of higher education located within this state shall be eligible for the services provided by the funds appropriated for such development program in this act.
History:
1953 Comp., § 73-26-39, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 280, § 3.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 10 - Development of Indian Resources › Section 21-10-4 - Short title.

This act [21-10-4 to 21-10-9 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the "Indian Resources Development Act".
History:
Laws 1979, ch. 371, § 1.
ANNOTATIONS
Cross references.
— For Mineral Resources Development Act,
see
69-10-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 10 - Development of Indian Resources › Section 21-10-5 - Purpose.

The purpose of the Indian Resources Development Act [21-10-4 to 21-10-9 NMSA 1978] is to create statewide Indian resources development institutes, located at New Mexico state university and the university of New Mexico, in order that the state can participate with the federal government and Indian tribes for the purpose of assisting Indian tribes in developing agricultural, mineral, energy, forestry, wildlife, recreation and business resources and associated technical and managerial resources and other areas deemed necessary to promote their economic self-sufficiency to the end that the economic growth and public welfare of New Mexico will be promoted.
History:
Laws 1979, ch. 371, § 2.
ANNOTATIONS
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. —
41 Am. Jur. 2d Indians § 58 et seq.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 10 - Development of Indian Resources › Section 21-10-6 - Indian resources development institutes created.

There are created the "Indian resources development institutes" to provide research, educational and service programs that will directly and indirectly contribute to the more effective utilization of the natural and human resources and related business activities on Indian lands. The institutes may provide programs to enhance the development and efficient untilization [utilization] of natural and human resources and associated businesses on Indian lands, including dryland and irrigated agriculture, rangelands, oil, gas, coal, uranium, other mineral resources, ground and surface water resources, forestry, wildlife and outdoor-based recreational resources. The institutes may also provide programs for education and training and other necessary areas that will directly contribute toward providing Indian people the technical and managerial knowledge and experience necessary for efficient utilization of their natural resources.
History:
Laws 1979, ch. 371, § 3.
ANNOTATIONS
Bracketed material.
— The bracketed word in the second sentence was inserted by the compiler. It was not enacted by the legislature and is not a part of the law.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 10 - Development of Indian Resources › Section 21-10-7 - Contracts with other institutions.

New Mexico state university and the university of New Mexico may contract with other institutions of higher education located within the state and federal research laboratories, as needed, for required services pursuant to the provisions and purposes of the Indian Resources Development Act [21-10-4 to 21-10-9 NMSA 1978].
History:
Laws 1979, ch. 371, § 4.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 10 - Development of Indian Resources › Section 21-10-8 - Organizational structure and operating policies.

The organizational structure, operating policies and program directors of the institutes shall be established by the presidents of New Mexico state university and the university of New Mexico, who shall jointly designate and coordinate program responsibility areas for each institute.
History:
Laws 1979, ch. 371, § 5.
2023 New Mexico Statutes › Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions › Article 10 - Development of Indian Resources › Section 21-10-9 - Cooperative federal-state funding.

The institutes may enter into cooperative federal-state funding arrangements for the purposes of funding the institutes and their programs. The board of educational finance, or its successor agency, shall annually make recommendations to the legislature for the furtherance of the purposes of the Indian Resources Development Act [21-10-4 to 21-10-9 NMSA 1978]. Appropriations made for the purposes of the Indian Resources Development Act shall be expended only for the benefit of New Mexico residents.
History:
Laws 1979, ch. 371, § 6.