New Mexico § 69-12-4 - Mine abandonment; fencing; warning notices
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-12-4 — Mine abandonment; fencing; warning notices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-12-4. Mine abandonment; fencing; warning notices
Upon abandonment of a mine and thereafter, the owner or operator must effectively
close or fence off all surface openings down which persons could fall or through which
persons could enter. Upon or near all such safeguards, trespass warnings and appropriate danger notices
shall be posted. The director of the mining and minerals division of the energy, minerals and natural
resources department may bring an action in the district court in which the mine is
located to compel the safeguarding of an abandoned mine. In the event of an immediate danger to public health and safety, the director of
the mining and minerals division may take all action necessary to safeguard the abandoned
mine and recover reasonable costs for such work from the owner of the mine.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 69-12-4
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-12-4 cover?
Section 69-12-4 ("Mine abandonment; fencing; warning notices") 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 § 69-12-4?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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