New Mexico § 5-4-2 - Dedication of lands and buildings as playgrounds and recreation centers

§ 5-4-2. Dedication of lands and buildings as playgrounds and recreation centers

The governing body of such municipality or county may dedicate and set apart for use

as playgrounds, recreation centers, zoos and other recreation purposes, any lands

or buildings, or both, owned or leased by such municipality or county, and not dedicated

or devoted to another or inconsistent public use; and authorized or provided by law

for the acquisition of lands or buildings for public purposes by such municipality

or county, acquire or lease lands or buildings, or both, within or beyond the constituted

limits of such municipality or county, for playgrounds, recreation centers, zoos and

other public recreational purposes, and when the governing body of the city, town

or county, so dedicates, sets apart, acquires or leases lands or buildings for such

purposes, it may provide for their conduct, equipment and maintenance according to

the provisions of this act, by making an appropriation from the general municipality

or county funds.