New Mexico § 67-4-12 - Rights of way; road location changes
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-4-12 — Rights of way; road location changes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-4-12. Rights of way; road location changes
A. Rights of way deemed necessary by the board of county commissioners for new roads
or changes in location in roads shall be acquired by the board of county commissioners
by donation by the owner, by payment of a price agreed upon by the owner and the board
of county commissioners or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the manner
provided by law for acquiring property for public use. No change of location of any portion of a state highway or road construction with
federal or state aid shall be made without the approval of the state transportation
commission. B. Future rights of way may be designated without immediate acquisition if: (1) the changes in the county highway map due to designation of a future right of
way are posted at the county courthouse of the respective county; (2) persons who may be adversely affected are notified of the future right of way
designation and the estimated period of time that may elapse before acquisition; (3) a hearing is provided for all interested persons; and (4) the county highway map, as amended, is filed with the state transportation commission.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 67-4-12
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-4-12 cover?
Section 67-4-12 ("Rights of way; road location changes") 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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