For the purposes of Chapter 67 NMSA 1978, necessary bridges, culverts and other appertaining structures on any highway shall be considered a part of such highway. Not more than fifty percent of the cost of all construction or improvement of highways, under the provisions of Chapter 67 NMSA 1978, shall be paid by the state and not less than fifty percent by the county in which such work is done, except where such work is done by the state transportation commission without the use of county funds.
History: Laws 1917, ch. 38, § 13; C.S. 1929, § 64-314; 1941 Comp., § 58-231; 1953 Comp., § 55-2-31; 2003, ch. 142, § 55.
ANNOTATIONSThe 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, added the section heading; and substituted "state transportation commission" for "state highway commission".
Compiler's notes. — Parentheses were formerly inserted by the compiler to indicate that the words "or improvement" were deemed to be superseded by 67-3-40 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 39 Am. Jur. 2d Highways, Streets and Bridges §§ 11, 12, 41 to 48, 80.