New Mexico § 18-3A-2 Declaration and purpose of act

New Mexico Statutes

§ 18-3A-2 — Declaration and purpose of act

New Mexico § 18-3A-2

Ch. 18Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties

Art. 3ANatural History Museum

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Bluebook

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 18-3A-2 (2026).

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The legislature declares that the natural history and physical science resources of the state constitute a common heritage concerning which all persons should receive knowledge and benefit. The purpose of the Natural History and Science Museum Act, therefore, is to create a state museum of natural history and physical sciences which shall hereafter collect, preserve, study and interpret materials representative of the natural history of the state and region and develop and maintain educational exhibits and programs on natural history and physical science for the benefit of the citizens of New Mexico and visitors to the state.

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The legislature declares that the natural history and physical science resources of the state constitute a common heritage concerning which all persons should receive knowledge and benefit. The purpose of the Natural History and Science Museum Act, therefore, is to create a state museum of natural history and physical sciences which shall hereafter collect, preserve, study and interpret materials representative of the natural history of the state and region and develop and maintain educational exhibits and programs on natural history and physical science for the benefit of the citizens of New Mexico and visitors to the state.