New Mexico 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

SB 47 — SANTA CRUZ DE LA CANADA LAND GRANT

Last action — Signed

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on April 11, 2025.

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Senate Bill 47 adds the Santa Cruz de la Canada land grant to the list of land grants that fall under the specific governance rules set by New Mexico law. This change is important because it ensures that this particular land grant is recognized and managed in accordance with state regulations, which may provide better oversight and support for the community involved. By including this land grant, the legislation aims to strengthen the rights and operations of those managing it.

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SENATE BILL 47 57TH LEGISLATURE -STATEOFNEWMEXICO- FIRST SESSION, 2025 INTRODUCED BY Leo Jaramillo and Susan K.
AN ACT RELATING TO LAND GRANTS;
Herrera 6 8 FOR THE LAND GRANT COMMITTEE 10 AN ACT RELATING TO LAND GRANTS;
16 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
7 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
e t 17 SECTION 1.
SECTION 1.
Section 49-1-2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1907, w l n d 18 Chapter 42, Section 2, as amended) is amended to read:
Section 49-1-2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1907, Chapter 42, Section 2, as amended) is amended to read:
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Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978 shall apply to a t m m 21 all land grants-mercedes within the geographic boundaries of d r e 22 lands confirmed by the congress of the United States or by the c e s k 23 court of private land claims or designated in any report or e a n b 24 list of land grants prepared by the surveyor general in u [ furtherance of meeting the obligations of the Treaty of .228821.1 Guadalupe Hidalgo and designated in this section but shall not apply to any land grant that is now managed or controlled pursuant to another section of Chapter 49 NMSA 1978.
Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978 shall apply to all land grants-mercedes within the geographic boundaries of lands confirmed by the congress of the United States or by the court of private land claims or designated in any report or list of land grants prepared by the surveyor general in furtherance of meeting the obligations of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and designated in this section but shall not apply to any land grant that is now managed or controlled pursuant to another section of Chapter 49 NMSA 1978.
If a majority of the members of the board of trustees of a land grant-merced covered by specific legislation determines that the specific legislation is no longer beneficial to the land grant-merced, the board has the authority to petition the legislature to repeal the legislation and to be governed by its bylaws and as provided in Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
If a majority of the members of the board of trustees of a land grant-merced covered by specific legislation determines that the specific legislation is no longer beneficial to the land grant-merced, the board has the authority to petition the legislature to repeal the legislation and to be governed by its bylaws and as provided SB 47 Page 1 in Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The town of Atrisco land grant-merced, situated in Bernalillo county, confirmed by the court of private land e t 17 claims in 1894 and patented by the United States to the town of w l n d 18 Atrisco in 1905, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter = = 19 a l 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978;
The town of Atrisco land grant-merced, situated in Bernalillo county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1894 and patented by the United States to the town of Atrisco in 1905, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978;
provided that the board of trustees i a e r 20 shall not have regulatory jurisdiction over, and the provisions a t m m 21 of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978 shall not apply to or d r e 22 govern, any lands or interests in real property the title to c e s k 23 which is held by any other person, including a public or e a n b 24 private corporation, partnership or limited liability company.
provided that the board of trustees shall not have regulatory jurisdiction over, and the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978 shall not apply to or govern, any lands or interests in real property the title to which is held by any other person, including a public or private corporation, partnership or limited liability company.
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The Tecolote land grant-merced, also known as .228821.1 - 2 - the town of Tecolote, situated in San Miguel county, confirmed by congress in 1858 and patented by the United States to the town of Tecolote in 1902, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Tecolote land grant-merced, also known as the town of Tecolote, situated in San Miguel county, confirmed by congress in 1858 and patented by the United States to the town of Tecolote in 1902, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The San Antonio del Rio Colorado land grant- merced, situated in Taos county, which claim was recommended for confirmation by surveyor general James K.
The San Antonio del Rio Colorado land grant-merced, situated in Taos county, which claim was recommended for confirmation by surveyor general SB 47 Page 2 James K.
The Arroyo Hondo Arriba community land grant- e t 17 merced, also known as the community of San Antonio and as the w l n d 18 community of Valdez, situated in Taos county, which was = = 19 a l established in 1823 and whose heirs were recognized as the fee i a e r 20 simple owners of the grant's common lands by the eighth a t m m 21 judicial district court of New Mexico in 1914, shall be d r e 22 governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Arroyo Hondo Arriba community land grant-merced, also known as the community of San Antonio and as the community of Valdez, situated in Taos county, which was established in 1823 and whose heirs were recognized as the fee simple owners of the grant's common lands by the eighth judicial district court of New Mexico in 1914, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
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The Anton Chico land grant-merced, also known as e a n b 24 the town of Anton Chico land grant, situated in Guadalupe and u [ San Miguel counties, confirmed by congress in 1860 and patented .228821.1 - 3 - by the United States to the town of Anton Chico in 1883, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Anton Chico land grant-merced, also known as the town of Anton Chico land grant, situated in Guadalupe and San Miguel counties, confirmed by congress in 1860 and patented by the United States to the town of Anton Chico in 1883, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Abiquiu land grant-merced, also known as the merced del Pueblo Abiquiu and town of Abiquiu land grant, situated in Rio Arriba county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1894 and patented by the United States to the board of grant commissioners of the Abiquiu grant in 1909, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Abiquiu land grant-merced, also known as SB 47 Page 3 the merced del Pueblo Abiquiu and town of Abiquiu land grant, situated in Rio Arriba county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1894 and patented by the United States to the board of grant commissioners of the Abiquiu grant in 1909, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Cebolleta land grant-merced, also known as e t 17 the town of Cebolleta land grant, situated in Cibola county, w l n d 18 confirmed by congress in 1869 and patented by the United States = = 19 a l to the town of Cebolleta land grant in 1882, shall be governed i a e r 20 by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Cebolleta land grant-merced, also known as the town of Cebolleta land grant, situated in Cibola county, confirmed by congress in 1869 and patented by the United States to the town of Cebolleta land grant in 1882, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
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The Cristobal de la Serna land grant-merced, d r e 22 situated in Taos county, confirmed by the court of private land c e s k 23 claims in 1892 and patented by the United States to the e a n b 24 Cristobal de la Serna grant in 1903, shall be governed by the u [ provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Cristobal de la Serna land grant-merced, situated in Taos county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1892 and patented by the United States to the Cristobal de la Serna grant in 1903, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
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The Cubero land grant-merced, also known as the town of Cubero land grant, situated in Cibola county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1892 and patented by the United States to the confirmees of the town of Cubero grant in 1900, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Cubero land grant-merced, also known as the town of Cubero land grant, situated in Cibola county, SB 47 Page 4 confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1892 and patented by the United States to the confirmees of the town of Cubero grant in 1900, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Santo Tomas Apostol del Rio de Las Trampas land grant-merced, situated in Taos county, also known as the town of Las Trampas land grant, confirmed by congress in 1860 and patented by the United States to the town of Las Trampas grant in 1903, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter e t 17 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Santo Tomas Apostol del Rio de Las Trampas land grant-merced, situated in Taos county, also known as the town of Las Trampas land grant, confirmed by congress in 1860 and patented by the United States to the town of Las Trampas grant in 1903, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
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The Santa Barbara land grant-merced, also known = = 19 a l as la merced de Santa Barbara, situated in Taos county, i a e r 20 confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1894 and a t m m 21 patented by the United States to the heirs of the Santa Barbara d r e 22 grant in 1905, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter c e s k 23 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Santa Barbara land grant-merced, also known as la merced de Santa Barbara, situated in Taos county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1894 and patented by the United States to the heirs of the Santa Barbara grant in 1905, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
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The Juan Bautista Baldes land grant-merced, also u [ known as the merced comunitara de Juan Bautista Baldes, .228821.1 - 5 - situated in Rio Arriba county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1898 and patented by the United States to the heirs of Juan Bautista Baldes in 1913, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Juan Bautista Baldes land grant-merced, also known as the merced comunitara de Juan Bautista Baldes, situated in Rio Arriba county, confirmed by the court of SB 47 Page 5 private land claims in 1898 and patented by the United States to the heirs of Juan Bautista Baldes in 1913, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The San Joaquin del Rio de Chama land grant- merced, also known as the merced de San Joaquin del Rio de Chama and the Canon de Chama land grant-merced, situated in Rio Arriba and Sandoval counties, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1894 and patented by the United States to the heirs of the Canon de Chama grant in 1905, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The San Joaquin del Rio de Chama land grant-merced, also known as the merced de San Joaquin del Rio de Chama and the Canon de Chama land grant-merced, situated in Rio Arriba and Sandoval counties, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1894 and patented by the United States to the heirs of the Canon de Chama grant in 1905, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The San Miguel del Bado land grant-merced, also known as the merced de San Miguel del Bado, situated in San Miguel county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1894 and patented by the United States to the board of the San Miguel del Bado grant in 1910, shall be governed by the e t 17 provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The San Miguel del Bado land grant-merced, also known as the merced de San Miguel del Bado, situated in San Miguel county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1894 and patented by the United States to the board of the San Miguel del Bado grant in 1910, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
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The Santo Domingo de Cundiyo land grant-merced, = = 19 a l situated in Santa Fe county, confirmed by the court of private i a e r 20 land claims in 1900 and patented by the United States to the a t m m 21 confirmees of the Santo Domingo de Cundiyo grant in 1903, shall d r e 22 be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA c e s k 23 1978.
The Santo Domingo de Cundiyo land grant-merced, situated in Santa Fe county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1900 and patented by the United States to the confirmees of the Santo Domingo de Cundiyo grant in 1903, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
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The Tierra Amarilla land grant-merced, also u [ known as the merced de los Pueblos de Tierra Amarilla, situated .228821.1 - 6 - in Rio Arriba county, confirmed by congress in 1860 and patented by the United States to Francisco Martinez in 1881, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Tierra Amarilla land grant-merced, also SB 47 Page 6 known as the merced de los Pueblos de Tierra Amarilla, situated in Rio Arriba county, confirmed by congress in 1860 and patented by the United States to Francisco Martinez in 1881, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The San Antonio de las Huertas land grant- merced, also known as the merced de San Antonio de las Huertas, situated in Sandoval county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1897 and patented by the United States to the San Antonio de las Huertas grant claimants in 1907, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The San Antonio de las Huertas land grant-merced, also known as the merced de San Antonio de las Huertas, situated in Sandoval county, confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1897 and patented by the United States to the San Antonio de las Huertas grant claimants in 1907, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
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The Torreon land grant-merced, also known as the w l n d 18 town of Torreon, situated in Torrance county, confirmed by = = 19 a l congress in 1860 and patented by the United States to the i a e r 20 confirmees of the town of Torreon grant in 1909, shall be a t m m 21 governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Torreon land grant-merced, also known as the town of Torreon, situated in Torrance county, confirmed by congress in 1860 and patented by the United States to the confirmees of the town of Torreon grant in 1909, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
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The Los Vigiles land grant-merced, situated in c e s k 23 San Miguel county, which was partitioned from the town of Las e a n b 24 Vegas grant through a deed of indenture issued by the board of u [ trustees for the Las Vegas grant and approved by the fourth .228821.1 - 7 - judicial district of New Mexico in 1951, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The Los Vigiles land grant-merced, situated in SB 47 Page 7 San Miguel county, which was partitioned from the town of Las Vegas grant through a deed of indenture issued by the board of trustees for the Las Vegas grant and approved by the fourth judicial district of New Mexico in 1951, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978.
The merced del Pueblo de Santa Cruz de la e t 17 Canada, also known as Santa Cruz de la Canada land grant- w l n d 18 merced, situated in Rio Arriba county and Santa Fe county, = = 19 a l which was confirmed by the court of private land claims in 1900 i a e r 20 and patented by the United States to the heirs of the land a t m m 21 grant-merced in 1910, shall be governed by the provisions of d r e 22 Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978." c e s k 23 SECTION 2.
The merced del Pueblo de Santa Cruz de la Canada, also known as Santa Cruz de la Canada land grant-merced, situated in Rio Arriba county and Santa Fe county, which was confirmed by the court of private land SB 47 Page 8 claims in 1900 and patented by the United States to the heirs of the land grant-merced in 1910, shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 49, Article 1 NMSA 1978." SECTION 2.
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EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the e a n b 24 provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
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Action History

  1. Signed

  2. passed House

  3. DO PASS committee report adopted

  4. DO PASS committee report adopted

  5. Sent to House Rural Development, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee & House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee

  6. passed Senate

  7. DO PASS committee report adopted

  8. DO PASS committee report adopted

  9. Sent to Senate Conservation Committee & Senate Judiciary Committee

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Votes

house passage

Passed 64 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 35005
Republican 23001
Unaffiliated 6000
Total 64006
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (70)
Member Party Vote
Romero, GA — Yea
De La Cruz — Yea
Hernandez J.N. — Yea
Hernandez, J.F. — Yea
Roybal Caballero — Yea
Sena Cortez — Yea
Andrea Romero Democrat Not Voting
Angelica Rubio Democrat Yea
Anita Gonzales Democrat Yea
Charlotte Little Democrat Yea
Christine Chandler Democrat Yea
Cristina Parajón Democrat Yea
Cynthia Borrego Democrat Yea
D. Wonda Johnson Democrat Yea
Dayan Hochman-Vigil Democrat Yea
Debra M. Sariñana Democrat Not Voting
Derrick J. Lente Democrat Yea
Doreen Y. Gallegos Democrat Yea
E. Diane Torres-Velásquez Democrat Yea
Eleanor Chávez Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson Democrat Yea
Janelle Anyanonu Democrat Yea
Javier Martínez Democrat Yea
Joanne J. Ferrary Democrat Yea
Joseph Sanchez Democrat Yea
Joy Garratt Democrat Yea
Kathleen Cates Democrat Yea
Kristina Ortez Democrat Yea
Linda Serrato Democrat Yea
Marian Matthews Democrat Not Voting
Marianna Anaya Democrat Yea
Martha Garcia Democrat Yea
Matthew McQueen Democrat Yea
Meredith A. Dixon Democrat Yea
Micaela Lara Cadena Democrat Yea
Michelle Paulene Abeyta Democrat Yea
Miguel P. García Democrat Yea
Nathan P. Small Democrat Yea
Pamelya Herndon Democrat Yea
Patricia A. Lundstrom Democrat Yea
Raymundo Lara Democrat Yea
Reena Szczepanski Democrat Yea
Sarah Silva Democrat Yea
Susan K. Herrera Democrat Not Voting
Tara L. Lujan Democrat Not Voting
Yanira Gurrola Democrat Yea
Alan T. Martinez Republican Yea
Andrea Reeb Republican Yea
Angelita Mejia Republican Yea
Brian G. Baca Republican Yea
Catherine J. Cullen Republican Yea
Cathrynn N. Brown Republican Yea
Gail Armstrong Republican Yea
Harlan Vincent Republican Yea
Jack Chatfield Republican Yea
Jenifer Jones Republican Yea
Jimmy G. Mason Republican Yea
John Block Republican Yea
Jonathan A. Henry Republican Yea
Luis M. Terrazas Republican Yea
Mark B. Murphy Republican Yea
Mark Duncan Republican Yea
Martin R. Zamora Republican Yea
Nicole Chavez Republican Yea
Randall T. Pettigrew Republican Yea
Rebecca Dow Republican Not Voting
Rod Montoya Republican Yea
Stefani Lord Republican Yea
Tanya Mirabal Moya Republican Yea
William A. Hall II Republican Yea

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senate passage

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19006
Republican 13002
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 34008
% of votes cast 81%0%0%19%
How each member voted (42)
Member Party Vote
PAUL — Yea
SEDILLO-LOPEZ — Yea
Angel M. Charley Democrat Not Voting
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez Democrat Not Voting
Antonio Maestas Democrat Yea
Benny Shendo, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Carrie Hamblen Democrat Yea
Cindy Nava Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics Democrat Not Voting
George K. Muñoz Democrat Not Voting
Harold Pope Democrat Yea
Heather Berghmans Democrat Yea
Jeff Steinborn Democrat Yea
Joseph Cervantes Democrat Not Voting
Katy Duhigg Democrat Yea
Leo Jaramillo Democrat Yea
Linda M. Trujillo Democrat Yea
Martin Hickey Democrat Yea
Micaelita Debbie O'Malley Democrat Yea
Michael Padilla Democrat Yea
Mimi Stewart Democrat Yea
Natalie Figueroa Democrat Yea
Pete Campos Democrat Yea
Peter Wirth Democrat Yea
Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales Democrat Yea
Shannon D. Pinto Democrat Yea
William P. Soules Democrat Yea
Anthony L. Thornton Republican Not Voting
Candy Spence Ezzell Republican Yea
Craig W. Brandt Republican Yea
Crystal Brantley Republican Yea
David M. Gallegos Republican Yea
Gabriel Ramos Republican Yea
James G. Townsend Republican Not Voting
Jay C. Block Republican Yea
Joshua A. Sanchez Republican Yea
Larry R. Scott Republican Yea
Nicole Tobiassen Republican Yea
Pat Boone Republican Yea
Pat Woods Republican Yea
Steve D. Lanier Republican Yea
William E. Sharer Republican Yea

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