New Mexico Statutes Chapter 19. Public Lands § 19-3-7. Meadows in common pastures; enclosure for hay

All persons are prohibited from occupying any meadow situated upon the public lands, and known as public pasture ground, for the purpose of speculating with the hay thereon, to the great detriment of the entire community: provided, however, one hundred and sixty acres may be so occupied by enclosing the same with a secure fence, and not otherwise.