New Mexico § 19-7-21 - Townsite lands; subdivision
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-7-21 — Townsite lands; subdivision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-7-21. Townsite lands; subdivision
Whenever any of the state lands shall be valuable or desirable for townsite purposes,
the commissioner may cause or permit the same to be subdivided into suitable tracts,
or surveyed into lots and blocks, with the usual reservations for streets, alleys
and public purposes, and shall cause appraisement of such lands to be made and prescribe
rules and regulations for the use and occupancy thereof, and may lease or sell such
lots, blocks and subdivisions in accordance with law.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 19-7-21
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 19-7-21 cover?
Section 19-7-21 ("Townsite lands; subdivision") 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 § 19-7-21?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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