N.M. Stat. § 3-15-13

Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 3-15-13 - Charter controls when statute is inconsistent; statutory interpretation
A. A municipality organized under the provisions of the Municipal Charter Act shall be governed by the provisions of the charter adopted pursuant to that act, and no law relating to municipalities inconsistent with the provisions of the charter shall apply to any such municipality.
B. A municipality which adopts a charter may exercise all legislative powers and perform all functions not expressly denied charter municipalities by general law or charter. A liberal construction shall be given to the powers of municipalities to provide for maximum local self-government.

NMS § 3-15-13

1953 Comp., § 14-14-11, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1984, ch. 65, § 173.