N.M. Stat. § 70-1-1
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§ 70-1-1. Production of oil, gas or other minerals; assignments of royalties to be recorded
Official statutory text
That all assignments and other instruments of transfer of royalties in the production of oil, gas or other minerals on any lands in this state, including lands operated under lease or contract from the United States and from the state of New Mexico, shall be recorded in the office of the county clerk of the county where the lands are situated.
Status: in_force
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