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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Whenever it is necessary to straighten or alter any street to facilitate traffic, the governing body may:
A. with the consent of the owner, exchange the land on which the street lies for any land owned and held in fee simple;
B. convert the land received from the owner in fee simple to a street; and
C. execute a deed to the land on which the street lies to the owner who has exchanged his land with the municipality for the land on which the street lies.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 3. Municipalities § 3-49-2. Straightening or altering streets; exchange of street land for land on new route; consent of owner; deeds - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-3-municipalities/nm-st-sect-3-49-2/
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