New Mexico § 19-3-11 - Unlawful enclosure of public lands
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-3-11 — Unlawful enclosure of public lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-3-11. Unlawful enclosure of public lands
It shall not be legal for any person or persons, company or corporation, to construct
and maintain inclosures [enclosures] upon land considered and held as public land
in this state, nor to apply the same to private use, which may result in prejudice
to the citizens thereto, unless the same be made and sustained in conformity with
the provisions of the United States laws relative to government lands or the laws
of this state.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-3-11
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-3-11 cover?
Section 19-3-11 ("Unlawful enclosure of public lands") 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 § 19-3-11?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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