New Mexico § 3-15-8 - Boundaries; prior rights and property; saving clause
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-15-8 — Boundaries; prior rights and property; saving clause, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-15-8. Boundaries; prior rights and property; saving clause
The territorial limits of the municipality shall remain the same as under its former
organization until changed in accordance with law, and all rights and property of
every description which were vested in any municipality under its former organization
shall remain vested in the municipality under the organization herein contemplated
and provided for, and no contract or franchise, and no right or liability, either
in favor of or against the municipality, and no suit or prosecution of any kind shall
be affected by any such reorganization.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 3-15-8
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-15-8 cover?
Section 3-15-8 ("Boundaries; prior rights and property; saving clause") 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 § 3-15-8?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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