Tag Archives: Land Use

NM Court of Appeals explains how to resolve land-use conflicts between state governmental bodies

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on July 8, 2015

What should courts do when governmental entities have land use fights? The Legislature created the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority to construct a water delivery system from the Ute Reservoir to nearby local governments. The Authority planned to construct a facility … Continue reading →

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Opponents of subdivision may appeal from either preliminary or final approval of plat, says NM Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on January 30, 2013

Normally, appeals may only taken from final orders or decisions — i.e. those orders or decisions that resolve all of the issues in a case.  Appellate courts don’t usually hear appeals from non-final orders, because a non-final order could be … Continue reading →

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