The Surface Owners Protection Act applies to: A. private fee surface land; and

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 70-12-2

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

B. leasehold interests in any land on which oil and gas operations are conducted when the tenant incurs damages to leasehold improvements as a result of oil and gas operations.