N.M. Stat. § 47-1-52
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§ 47-1-52. Description of land located in more than one zone
Official statutory text
When any tract of land to be defined by a single description extends from one into another of the coordinate zones as provided in Section 47-1-49 NMSA 1978 , the positions of all points on its boundaries may be referred to either of the zones; the zone which is used shall be specifically named in the description.
Status: in_force
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