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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 67. Highways § 67-4-12. Rights of way; road location changes

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. Rights of way deemed necessary by the board of county commissioners for new roads or changes in location in roads shall be acquired by the board of county commissioners by donation by the owner, by payment of a price agreed upon by the owner and the board of county commissioners or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by law for acquiring property for public use. No change of location of any portion of a state highway or road construction with federal or state aid shall be made without the approval of the state transportation commission.

B. Future rights of way may be designated without immediate acquisition if:

(1) the changes in the county highway map due to designation of a future right of way are posted at the county courthouse of the respective county;

(2) persons who may be adversely affected are notified of the future right of way designation and the estimated period of time that may elapse before acquisition;

(3) a hearing is provided for all interested persons; and

(4) the county highway map, as amended, is filed with the state transportation commission.

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