2019 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 21 - State and Private Education Institutions
Article 4 - Northern New Mexico State School
Section 21-4-4 - Establishment of a solar energy research park and academy.
A. There is established at northern New Mexico state school a "solar energy research park and academy" to conduct applied research on solar energy storage devices, on photovoltaic technology, on solar thermal and concentrated solar technologies and on other alternative renewable energy sources. Northern New Mexico state school shall collaborate with Los Alamos national laboratory to develop technology transfer applications related to solar energy.
B. In addition to the research park, the academy shall provide new academic programs, including three levels of engineering degrees: associate of science, bachelor of science and master of science in mechanical engineering with a major in solar energy.
History: Laws 2008, ch. 52, § 1.
ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2008, ch. 52 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 14, 2008, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
