That it shall be illegal for any person or persons in the state of New Mexico, to open any fence or fences of any private individual or individuals, for the purpose of using the road, or roads, passing through the private property of any person or persons.
History: Laws 1897, ch. 39, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 1825; Code 1915, § 2354; C.S. 1929, § 50-116; 1941 Comp., § 49-1812; 1953 Comp., § 47-17-12.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 77 - Animals and Livestock
Section 77-16-1 - [Necessity for fence.]
Section 77-16-3 - [Damages on fenced lands; right of action; lien on animals.]
Section 77-16-4 - [Barbed wire fence; specifications.]
Section 77-16-5 - [Applicability of act.]
Section 77-16-6 - [Board fence; specifications.]
Section 77-16-7 - [Pole and post fence; specifications.]
Section 77-16-8 - [Stone, adobe or woven wire fence; specifications.]
Section 77-16-9 - [Legal protection of fences against damage or destruction.]
Section 77-16-10 - Injuring fence.
Section 77-16-11 - [Injuries by animals; liability; minors.]
Section 77-16-12 - [Damages for injuries.]
Section 77-16-13 - [Opening private fence to use road prohibited.]
Section 77-16-14 - [Failure to close gate; liability for damages.]
Section 77-16-16 - Railroads; fencing of lines; damage.
Section 77-16-17 - [Requirements of railroad fence.]
Section 77-16-18 - Report of killed or crippled livestock; inspection and removal.