New Mexico § 12-10-17 Proclamation of emergency

New Mexico Statutes

§ 12-10-17 — Proclamation of emergency

New Mexico § 12-10-17

Ch. 12Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters

Art. 10All Hazard Emergency Management

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 12-10-17 (2026).

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Upon request of the mayor of a municipality or the sheriff of a county or a majority of the members of the governing body of the municipality or county having jurisdiction and after finding that a public disorder, disaster or emergency which affects life or property exists in the state, the governor may proclaim a state of emergency in the area affected. The proclamation becomes effective immediately upon its signing by the governor, but the governor shall give public notice of its contents through the public press and other news media.

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Upon request of the mayor of a municipality or the sheriff of a county or a majority of the members of the governing body of the municipality or county having jurisdiction and after finding that a public disorder, disaster or emergency which affects life or property exists in the state, the governor may proclaim a state of emergency in the area affected. The proclamation becomes effective immediately upon its signing by the governor, but the governor shall give public notice of its contents through the public press and other news media.