New Mexico § 1-2-16 - Election board; messengers; compensation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-16 — Election board; messengers; compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-2-16. Election board; messengers; compensation
A. Members of an election board and messengers shall be compensated for their services
at an hourly rate set by the secretary of state; provided that the rate in each county
shall not be less than the federal minimum hourly wage rate nor more than four hundred
dollars ($400) for an election day; and provided further that the rate may differentiate
among the presiding judge, election judges, election clerks and messengers. Election board members and messengers shall be paid for training and may additionally
be paid mileage as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act each way over the usually
traveled route when an election board member or messenger travels by private vehicle. B. Members of an election board and messengers assigned to alternate voting or alternate
mobile voting locations or absent voter precincts may be compensated at an hourly
rate set by the county clerk. C. Compensation shall be paid within thirty days following the date of election. D. For purposes of determining eligibility for membership in the public employees
retirement association and pursuant to the provisions of Subsection B of Section 10-11-3 NMSA 1978 , election board members and messengers are designated as seasonal employees.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 1-2-16
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-16 cover?
Section 1-2-16 ("Election board; messengers; compensation") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 1-2-16?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-2-16" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 1-2-16 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Mexico can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in New Mexico.