New Mexico § 72-2-7 - Records to be public; certified copies as evidence
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 72-2-7 — Records to be public; certified copies as evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-2-7. Records to be public; certified copies as evidence
The records of the office of the state engineer are public records, shall remain on
file in his office and shall be open to the inspection of the public at all times
during business hours. Such records shall show all applications filed, with date of filing, and shall show
in full all permits, certificates of completion of construction and licenses issued,
together with all action thereon, and all action or decisions of the state engineer
affecting any rights or claims to appropriate water. Certified copies of any records or papers on file in the office of the state engineer
shall be evidence equally with the originals thereof; and when introduced as evidence
shall be held as of the same validity as the originals.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 72-2-7
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 72-2-7 cover?
Section 72-2-7 ("Records to be public; certified copies as evidence") 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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