N.M. Stat. § 73-7-56

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 73-7-56 - Rights-of-way; eminent domain by individuals; eminent domain for construction

Any person, firm, corporation or association may exercise the right of eminent domain to take and acquire property and [a] right-of-way for the construction, maintenance and operation of a drainage ditch, which shall be located as to do the least damage to private property consistent with its proper use and construction, such property and right-of-way shall be acquired in the manner provided by the Eminent Domain Code [42A-1-1 to 42A-1-33 NMSA 1978].

NMS § 73-7-56

Laws 1912, ch. 84, § 82; Code 1915, § 1958; C.S. 1929, § 40-187; 1941 Comp., § 77-1956; 1953 Comp., § 75-20-56; Laws 1981, ch. 125, § 57.