2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 19: Public Lands
Article 3: Occupation of Public Lands, 19-3-1 through 19-3-16
Section 19-3-7: Meadows in common pastures; enclosure for hay.


NM Stat § 19-3-7 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

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.

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