New Mexico § 5-4-16 - School districts; community recreational facilities
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-4-16 — School districts; community recreational facilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-4-16. School districts; community recreational facilities
A. A school district may construct, own or operate community recreational facilities
within the school district. A school district may operate the community recreational facilities on land owned
by the school district or on land acquired by the school district for the community
recreational facilities. B. A local school board of a school district may enter into agreements with any state
or federal agency or department to obtain assistance in acquiring, constructing or
operating community recreational facilities. C. Local operational funds may not be expended to purchase land or construct buildings
pursuant to this section except as provided in Section 22-8-41 NMSA 1978 .
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 5-4-16
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-4-16 cover?
Section 5-4-16 ("School districts; community recreational facilities") 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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