Officers, volunteers and employees of acequias and community ditch associations are public employees for the purposes of the Tort Claims Act N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-4-1 to 41-4-27 and upon request by the acequia or community ditch association shall be provided all insurance and self-insurance coverage provided by the risk management division of the general services department.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 73-2-28.1

  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.