West v. Bam! Pizza Management, Inc.  ·  2025-07-30  ·  D. New Mexico  ·  pin 560 P.2d at 169

“The words ‘shall’ and ‘must’ generally indicate that the provisions of a statute are mandatory and not discretionary.”

State v. Lukens, Jr.  ·  2013-07-01  ·  New Mexico Court of Appeals  ·  pin 560 P.2d at 169

“We do not weigh the 9 evidence. It is the duty of the jury to weigh the evidence, determine the credibility of 10 the witness, the weight to be given to his testimony, and determine where the truth 11 lies.”

State v. Lara  ·  2000-07-13  ·  New Mexico Court of Appeals  ·  pin 560 P.2d at 169

“The words ‘shall’ and ‘must’ generally indicate that the provisions of a statute are mandatory and not discretionary.”