Learn About the Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of May 06, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. As used in this section and in Sections 3-33-40 through 3-33-42 NMSA 1978, “bonds”, when not modified by the word “refunding”, includes assignable certificates.
B. The governing body may issue refunding improvement district bonds to refund all or any part of outstanding improvement district bonds. Refunding bonds may be issued:
(1) to change the payment schedule for the bonds;
(2) to fund principal and interest due on bonds that are in default, or for which there is not and, in the opinion of the governing body, will not be sufficient money available to pay the principal and interest when due;
(3) to reduce interest costs on the bonds or on the assessments providing security for the bonds or to provide other savings;
(4) to modify or eliminate restrictive or burdensome contractural [contractual] limitations concerning the bonds;
(5) to provide enhanced or substitute security for the bonds; or
(6) to provide for any other reasonable and necessary purpose or any combination of the foregoing purposes.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 3. Municipalities § 3-33-39. Improvement district; definition of “bonds”; refunding improvement bonds; authority - last updated May 06, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-3-municipalities/nm-st-sect-3-33-39/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)