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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in Sections 67-8-15 through 67-8-21 NMSA 1978:
A. “utility” means publicly, privately and cooperatively owned utilities, without distinction, for the rendition of water, electric power, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, steam, fuel gas, telephone or telegraph service through a system of pipes or wires devoted to public utility service;
B. “cost of relocation” means the entire amount paid properly attributable to such relocation after deducting therefrom any increase in the value of the new facility and any salvage value derived from the old facility;
C. “commission” means the state transportation commission;
D. “public highway” means any state highway or other public way in this state, including extensions thereof within urban areas, constructed in whole or in part with state aid and shall include any incorporated or related physical facilities for the handling of traffic and the right of way;
E. “relocation” means any horizontal or vertical movement of utility facilities intact and any protective measures taken or, where found by the commission to be necessary, the construction of new or additional facilities, with or without contemporaneous removal and salvage of old facilities, in this state including in any case adjustment or protection of connecting off-highway utility lines to the extent necessary;
F. “federal-aid highways” means all roads constructed in whole or in part with federal aid and includes the “interstate system”, the “primary system” and the “secondary system” in this state as designated by the commission; and
G. “urban area” means an area in this state including and adjacent to a municipality or other urban place having a population of five thousand or more, as determined by the latest available federal census, within reasonable boundaries fixed by the commission.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 67. Highways § 67-8-16. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-67-highways/nm-st-sect-67-8-16/
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