§ 73-25-1 Short title
§ 73-25-2 Purpose
§ 73-25-3 Definitions
§ 73-25-4 Creation of districts
§ 73-25-5 Board
§ 73-25-6 Powers of the district
§ 73-25-7 Toll collection
§ 73-25-8 Bonds
§ 73-25-9 Agreement of the state not to limit or alter rights of obligees
§ 73-25-10 Investments
§ 73-25-11 Exemption from taxation
§ 73-25-12 Cooperative powers
§ 73-25-13 Powers of governmental units
§ 73-25-14 Notice; opportunity for comment
§ 73-25-15 Notice; coordination of information
§ 73-25-16 Taxation
§ 73-25-17 Addition or withdrawal of territory by a district
§ 73-25-18 Matching funds
§ 73-25-19 Authorization to employ commuter rail service law enforcement officers; powers and duties of officers

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 73 > Article 25 - Regional Transit District

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC
  • 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
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • 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.