2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 4: Counties
Article 56: Refuse; Collection and Disposal, 4-56-1 through 4-56-3
Section 4-56-2: County may collect and dispose of all refuse.

4-56-2. County may collect and dispose of all refuse.

A. A county may establish and maintain, manage and supervise a system of storage, collection and disposal of all refuse. The board of county commissioners may appropriate money for:

(1) the lease, purchase or condemnation of such lands or rights-of-way as are necessary for the storage, collection and disposal of refuse;

(2) the planning, construction, improvement, operation and maintenance of such structures and equipment as may be necessary for the storage, collection and disposal of refuse;

(3) the compensation of the necessary employees;

(4) the payment of the cost of contracting on behalf of the county for the collection and disposal of refuse by any firm, corporation or individual.