A. For the purpose of protecting its inhabitants from damage by flood waters, a municipality may construct and maintain within or without the municipality: (1) dikes; (2) dams; (3) embankments; (4) ditches; (5) storm sewers; (6) structures; or (7) excavations necessary to prevent flood waters from damaging property or threatening human lives within the municipality. […]
A. A municipality may levy a tax upon all property subject to property taxation within the municipality for such length of time as is necessary to accomplish the purpose authorized in Sections 3-41-1 and 3-41-3 NMSA 1978. The rate of the tax authorized by this subsection shall not exceed five dollars ($5.00), or any lower […]
A. A municipality may acquire by condemnation land, easements and right-of-way within or without the municipality for any construction as authorized in Section 3-41-1 NMSA 1978, or the removal of any obstruction in a stream. B. The proceedings for condemnation shall be as authorized by law. If the governing body determines that the compensation awarded […]
A. An employee or representative of a municipality has free and unobstructed ingress and egress on any land or premise if such ingress or egress is necessary to carry out the provisions of Sections 3-41-1 through 3-41-5 NMSA 1978, and is not liable for damages because of such entry except for wanton and malicious injury. […]
A municipality may cooperate with: A. any other municipality; B. any county or any flood control authority; C. the state of New Mexico; or D. any agency of the United States, in carrying out the objectives of Sections 3-41-1 through 3-41-5 NMSA 1978. History: 1953 Comp., § 14-42-5, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
