Awards for damage to natural resources in the state shall consist of those amounts calculated in accordance with federal law, including:

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 75-7-4

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

A. the cost of restoration, replacement or acquisition of equivalent resources, plus compensation for the loss of use or enjoyment of the natural resources; and

B. compensation for the state’s expenses in investigating, assessing and collecting damages and enforcing the state’s rights.