New Mexico § 20-11-2 - Hindering national guard; penalty
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-11-2 — Hindering national guard; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-11-2. Hindering national guard; penalty
The commanding officer of any part of the national guard or state defense force called
into the active service of the state, when performing any military duty in any street
or highway, may require any persons to yield the right-of-way to the national guard
or state defense force provided that the carriage of United States mail, the legitimate
functions of the police and the progress and operations of ambulances, fire engines
and emergency vehicles shall not be interfered with. All persons who hinder, delay or obstruct the national guard or state defense force
in the active service of the state or who attempt to do so, are guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 20-11-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-11-2 cover?
Section 20-11-2 ("Hindering national guard; penalty") 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.
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