Where as the congress of the United States has declared all post roads over which the mails of the United States are carried to be public roads. It is likewise declared by this section that all such roads are public roads; provided, however, that discontinuance of mail service, and nonuser [nonuse] by the public for three years shall constitute abandonment and vacation of such roads for such roads for such public purpose.
History: Laws 1903, ch. 58, § 1; Code 1915, § 2628; C.S. 1929, § 64-103; 1941 Comp., § 58-103; Laws 1945, ch. 31, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 55-1-3.
ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For definition of public highways, see 67-2-1 NMSA 1978.
Implied dedication. — The law of implied dedication gives the public greater rights than the legislature has provided under this section. Luevano v. Maestas, 1994-NMCA-051, 117 N.M. 580, 874 P.2d 788.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 39 Am. Jur. 2d Highways, Streets and Bridges § 43.
39A C.J.S. Highways § 1.