New Mexico Statutes 73-20-48. State agencies to cooperate
Agencies, instrumentalities and political subdivisions of this state having jurisdiction over or charged with the administration of public lands situate within the defined geographical area of any district shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the district’s supervisors in effectuating district projects and programs. Supervisors shall have free access to enter and perform work upon state public lands lying within their districts; provided, however, supervisors shall not have unqualified access to state public lands that are subject to private dominion under lease or that are developed for, or devoted to, another public use. County clerks of the counties within which all or a part of the district lands are located shall provide advice and assistance with conduct of elections and referenda.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 73-20-48
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC