As used in Sections 3-16-1 through 3-16-18 N.M. Stat. Ann.:

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 3-16-1

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

A. “combined municipal organization” means the combined city and county municipal corporation, whether prior to or subsequent to the completed consolidation, including the area within the exterior boundaries of the municipality and county;

B. “city” means the municipality involved in the city and county consolidation, including the area within the boundary of the city;

C. “county” means the county government including the area within the exterior boundaries of the county involved in the city and county consolidation, and outside the boundary of the city; and

D. “election units” includes the area of the city and county, respectively.

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