New Mexico § 67-7-4 [Dams causing overflow or injuring bridges prohibited;

New Mexico Statutes

§ 67-7-4 — [Dams causing overflow or injuring bridges prohibited;

New Mexico § 67-7-4

Ch. 67Highways

Art. 7Obstructions and Injuries to Highways

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 67-7-4 (2026).

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damages; penalty.] No person or persons, corporation or company, shall dam the waters of any stream so as to cause the same to overflow any road, or damage or weaken the abutments, walls or embankments of any bridge or any highway. Any person or persons, corporation or company, violating any of the provisions of this section shall forfeit the sum of fifty dollars [($50.00)] to the county as a penalty, and shall be liable to the county and to any person or persons, corporation or company for any damages resulting therefrom.

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damages; penalty.] No person or persons, corporation or company, shall dam the waters of any stream so as to cause the same to overflow any road, or damage or weaken the abutments, walls or embankments of any bridge or any highway. Any person or persons, corporation or company, violating any of the provisions of this section shall forfeit the sum of fifty dollars [($50.00)] to the county as a penalty, and shall be liable to the county and to any person or persons, corporation or company for any damages resulting therefrom.