As used in Sections 48-3-1 through 48-3-20 NMSA 1978:
A. "automobile" includes trucks, trailers and motor vehicles of all classes and kinds; and
B. "motor vehicle" means every self-propelled device in, upon or by which, any person or property is, or may be, transported upon land, in water or in the air.
History: Laws 1937, ch. 150, § 3; 1941 Comp., § 63-316; 1953 Comp., § 61-3-19; Laws 1965, ch. 140, § 1.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61A C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 749.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 48 - Liens and Mortgages
Article 3 - Liens on Personal Property
Section 48-3-1 - Liens for manufacture or repairs; motor vehicles.
Section 48-3-2 - [Labor liens on horse-drawn vehicles.]
Section 48-3-4 - [Blacksmith's lien.]
Section 48-3-5 - Landlords' liens.
Section 48-3-6 - Landlord's preference in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings.
Section 48-3-7 - Liens for board, feed, shelter or pasture; priority.
Section 48-3-8 - [Common carriers' liens.]
Section 48-3-9 - [Loss of lien.]
Section 48-3-10 - [Priorities between liens.]
Section 48-3-11 - [Acceptance of collateral security waives lien.]
Section 48-3-12 - [Assignability of liens.]
Section 48-3-13 - Enforcement of liens; optional methods.
Section 48-3-14 - Advertisement and sale of property.
Section 48-3-15 - [Disposition of proceeds of sale; purchase by lien claimant.]
Section 48-3-16 - Liens of owners and operators of public accommodations.
Section 48-3-17 - [Priority and enforcement of lien.]
Section 48-3-18 - [Penalty for removal of property on which lien has attached.]
Section 48-3-19 - Lien for towing, storage or wrecker service for automobiles.
Section 48-3-20 - [Rights of holder of lien for automobile service.]
Section 48-3-21 - Definitions.
Section 48-3-22 - Lien for work or services by retaining possession.
Section 48-3-23 - Possession; when lien shall not exist.
Section 48-3-24 - Lien not exclusive.
Section 48-3-25 - Enforcement of lien.
Section 48-3-26 - Sale to enforce lien.
Section 48-3-27 - Disposition of proceeds of sale.
Section 48-3-29 - Lien for repair or service to aircraft; detention; priority; enforcement.