2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 10: Public Officers and Employees
Article 3: Vacancies in Local Offices, 10-3-1 through 10-3-3
Section 10-3-3: Vacancy in county or precinct office; appointment.
10-3-3. [Vacancy in county or precinct office; appointment.]
Whenever any vacancy in any county or precinct office in any of the counties of this state other than a vacancy in the office of county commissioner, shall occur by reason of death, resignation or otherwise it shall be the duty of the board of county commissioners of the county where such vacancy has occurred to fill said vacancy by appointment and said appointee shall be entitled to hold said office until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified according to law.
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