Section 16-6-13 – [Additional powers of fair commission; definitions.]
The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this act [16-6-13 to 16-6-22 NMSA 1978], shall have the following meaning unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: A. the term “bonds” shall mean any bonds of the New Mexico state fair issued pursuant to this act; B. the term “project” shall mean […]
Section 16-6-14 – [Creating New Mexico state fair, a separate and independent legal entity.]
The New Mexico state fair, is hereby constituted and confirmed a body politic and corporate and separate and confirmed as a governmental instrumentality for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of Chapter 46, Laws of 1913 (Sections 16-6-1 to 16-6-4, 16-6-6 to 16-6-9, 16-6-11, 16-6-12 NMSA 1978), and all amendments thereto and the provisions […]
Section 16-6-15 – Additional powers.
In addition to the powers that it may now have, the New Mexico state fair shall have power to: A. acquire, by purchase, gift or the exercise of the right of eminent domain, and hold and dispose of real or personal property or rights or interests therein except as limited by Section 13-6-2.1 NMSA 1978, […]
Section 16-6-16 – Issuance of negotiable bonds; terms.
The New Mexico state fair, with the prior approval of the state board of finance, is authorized from time to time to issue negotiable bonds. The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the state fair commission. The bonds may be issued in one or more series, may bear such date or dates, may be […]
Section 16-6-17 – Powers to secure bonds.
New Mexico state fair in connection with the issuance of the bonds, or in order to secure the payment of such bonds and interest thereon, shall have power by resolution of its commission: A. to fix and maintain fees, rentals and other charges, of stalls, rentals of pens, rentals of space for concessions, automobile parking […]
Section 16-5-2 – Ratification of compact.
The legislature hereby ratifies the “Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Compact” as it is set forth in Section 16-5-1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1972, Chapter 19, Section 1) signed at the city and county of Santa Fe, state of New Mexico, on the 11th day of December, A.D. 1974, by Bruce King, as governor of […]
Section 16-6-4 – Powers and duties of commission; annual fair; exhibits; premiums.
A. The state fair commission shall have power and authority to hold annually on suitable grounds a state fair at which shall be exhibited livestock, poultry, vegetables, fruits, grains, grasses and other farm products, minerals, ores and other mining exhibits, mining machinery and farm implements and all other things that the commissioners or a majority […]
Section 16-5-3 – Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad commission created.
There is created the “Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad commission,” an interstate agency authorized by the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Compact. The commission shall be composed of four members, two of whom serve for the state of New Mexico and two of whom serve for the state of Colorado. History: 1953 Comp., § 69-12-5, […]
Section 16-6-5 – State fair commission administratively attached to tourism department.
The state fair commission is administratively attached, as defined in the Executive Reorganization Act [9-1-1 to 9-1-10 NMSA 1978], to the tourism department. History: 1953 Comp., § 45-20-4.1, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 245, § 18; 1991, ch. 21, § 32. ANNOTATIONS The 1991 amendment, effective March 27, 1991, substituted “tourism department” for “commerce and […]
Section 16-5-4 – Appointment of members.
The two New Mexico members of the Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad commission shall be appointed by the governor and shall serve at his pleasure. The members shall be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978], but shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. History: 1953 […]