New Mexico Statutes

N.M. Stat. § 3-8-15 (2026)

Repealed.

✓ current as of May 2026

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History: 1978 Comp., § 3-8-15, enacted by Laws 1985, ch. 208, § 23; 1999, ch. 278, §
3; repealed by Laws 2009, ch. 278, § 40.

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Repeals. — Laws 2009, ch. 278, § 40 repealed 3-8-15 NMSA 1978, as enacted by
Laws 1985, ch. 208, § 23, relating to emergency paper ballots, effective June 19, 2009.
For provisions of former section, see the 2008 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1974–1992 · leading case: Gallegos v. Trujillo, 839 P.2d 645 (N.M. Ct. App. 1992).

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Gallegos v. Trujillo, 839 P.2d 645 (N.M. Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 2× “2d at 85 (quoting NMSA 1915, § 3-8-15). The Robinson court held that “[wjhether words of statutes are mandatory or discretionary is a matter of legislative intent to be determined by consideration of the purpose sought to be accomplished.”

State Ex Rel. Robinson v. King, 522 P.2d 83 (N.M. 1974). · cites it 2× “As a result, we hereby direct the respondent to amend his proclamation to include the district boundaries and the term of office which applies to each district.”

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