N.M. Stat. § 3-17-2 (2026)

The enacting clause of a municipal ordinance shall be:

"Be it ordained by the governing body of the ............ (here insert name of municipality)."

History: 1953 Comp., § 14-16-2, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.

ANNOTATIONS

Ordinance with enacting clause required by this section is validly adopted. City of Hobbs v. Biswell, 1970-NMCA-086, 81 N.M. 778, 473 P.2d 917, cert. denied, 81 N.M. 772, 473 P.2d 911.

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 56 Am. Jur. 2d Municipal Corporations, Counties, and Other Political Subdivisions § 347.

62 C.J.S. Municipal Corporations §§ 249 to 251.