A local government, to the greatest feasible extent, shall afford maximum opportunity for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the metropolitan redevelopment areas by private enterprise. A local government shall give consideration to this objective in exercising its powers provided by the Redevelopment Law [3-60A-5 to 3-60A-18 NMSA 1978], including the approval of metropolitan redevelopment plans consistent with the general plan for the local government; the exercise of its zoning powers; the enforcement of other laws, codes and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements; the disposition of any property acquired; and the provision of necessary public improvements.
History: Laws 1979, ch. 391, § 6; 2018, ch. 60, § 5.
Cross references. — For encouragement of private enterprise in community development, see 3-60-23 NMSA 1978.
For prohibition against aid to private enterprise, see N.M. Const., art. IX, § 14.
The 2018 amendment, effective May 16, 2018, extended the powers and duties as identified in the Metropolitan Redevelopment Code from only municipalities to now include counties, and replaced "municipality" with "local government" throughout the section.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 40 Am. Jur. 2d Housing Laws and Urban Redevelopment §§ 9 to 12.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 60A - Metropolitan Redevelopment
Section 3-60A-1 - Short title.
Section 3-60A-2 - Findings and declarations of necessity.
Section 3-60A-3 - Legislative intent.
Section 3-60A-4 - Definitions.
Section 3-60A-5 - Redevelopment Law; short title.
Section 3-60A-6 - Use of private enterprise and public powers.
Section 3-60A-7 - Finding of necessity by local government.
Section 3-60A-8 - Designation of a metropolitan redevelopment area.
Section 3-60A-9 - Preparation of a metropolitan redevelopment plan.
Section 3-60A-10 - Powers of local government.
Section 3-60A-12 - Disposal of property.
Section 3-60A-13 - Property exempt from taxes and from levy and sale by virtue of an execution.
Section 3-60A-13.1 - Payments in lieu of property taxes and assessments.
Section 3-60A-14 - Cooperation by public bodies.
Section 3-60A-15 - Exercise of powers in carrying out projects.
Section 3-60A-16 - Metropolitan redevelopment agency.
Section 3-60A-17 - Conflict of interest; misconduct.
Section 3-60A-18 - Other powers.
Section 3-60A-19 - Tax Increment Law; short title.
Section 3-60A-20 - Alternative method of financing.
Section 3-60A-21 - Tax increment procedures.
Section 3-60A-22 - Metropolitan redevelopment fund; creation; disbursement.
Section 3-60A-23 - Tax increment financing method approval.
Section 3-60A-23.1 - Tax increment bonds.
Section 3-60A-24 - Tax increment method; base value for distribution.
Section 3-60A-26 - Redevelopment Bonding Law; short title.
Section 3-60A-27 - Definitions.
Section 3-60A-28 - General powers.
Section 3-60A-29 - Revenue bonds; issuance.
Section 3-60A-30 - Bonds as legal investments.
Section 3-60A-31 - Revenue bonds; issuance; status.
Section 3-60A-32 - Revenue bonds; form and terms.
Section 3-60A-33 - Revenue bonds; bond security.
Section 3-60A-34 - Revenue bonds; terms of proceedings and instruments.
Section 3-60A-35 - Revenue bonds; investments and bank deposits.
Section 3-60A-36 - Revenue bonds; acquisition of project.
Section 3-60A-37 - Revenue bonds; limited obligation.
Section 3-60A-38 - Revenue bonds; rights upon default.
Section 3-60A-39 - Revenue bonds; determination of revenue.
Section 3-60A-40 - Revenue bonds; financing of project.
Section 3-60A-41 - Option to purchase.
Section 3-60A-42 - Revenue bonds; refunding.
Section 3-60A-43 - Revenue bonds; application of proceeds.
Section 3-60A-44 - No payment by local government.
Section 3-60A-45 - No local government operation.
Section 3-60A-46 - Limitation of actions.