New Mexico § 69-9-2 - Excluded lands and minerals
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-9-2 — Excluded lands and minerals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-9-2. Excluded lands and minerals
No lands owned by the United States of America or the state of New Mexico or lying
within the corporate limits of an incorporated village, city or town or held under
patented or unpatented mining claim, and no allotted or tribal Indian lands shall
be subject to the provisions of this act. Neither shall this act be applicable to or affect rights to produce, mine or remove
from the land oil, gas, coal or other hydrocarbons, or other materials mined primarily
for their nonmetallic constituents such as potassium, phosphate, sodium or salt.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 69-9-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-9-2 cover?
Section 69-9-2 ("Excluded lands and minerals") 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 § 69-9-2?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 69-9-2 apply to my situation?
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