New Mexico § 73-2-1 - Right of construction; damages
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-2-1 — Right of construction; damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-2-1. Right of construction; damages
All the inhabitants of the state of New Mexico shall have the right to construct,
either private or common acequias, and to take water for said acequias from wherever
they can; with the distinct understanding, to pay the owner through whose land said
acequias have to pass a just compensation taxed for the land used.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 73-2-1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 73-2-1 cover?
Section 73-2-1 ("Right of construction; damages") 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 § 73-2-1?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 73-2-1 apply to my situation?
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