New Mexico Statutes

N.M. Stat. § 29-14-10 (2026)

Political activity.

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A. A peace officer shall not be prohibited by his police or sheriff's department
employer from engaging in any political activity when the officer is off duty, except as
otherwise required by law.

   B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this section, any peace officer
employed by the New Mexico state police department shall be governed by the
provisions of regulations adopted by the department regarding political activity.

History: Laws 1991, ch. 117, § 10.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1998–1998 · leading case: Horstkoetter v. Dep't of Pub. Saf., 159 F.3d 1265 (10th Cir. 1998).

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Horstkoetter v. Dep't of Pub. Saf., 159 F.3d 1265 (10th Cir. 1998). “§ 12-8-205 (Michie 1997) (amended 1997); N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-14-10 (Michie 1998).”

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