Opinions

Questions for the New Mexico Attorney General regarding NMSC and OMA.

Request for AG's advice whether the adoption of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children (“Compact”) would conflict with New Mexico law.

Request for AG's advice regarding the New Mexico Cultural Properties Review Committee’s (“Committee” or “CPRC”) role in the disposition of archaeological materials.

Questions relating to a railroad’s legal responsibility to erect and maintain fences along its railway track

Can state monies can be used to fund the Red Lake Head Start Program?

Education Secretary Dr. Veronica Garcia requested an official Opinion from Attorney General King, asking if she could legally order the creation of a new district. Dr. Garcia also asked whether she could decline a recommendation to create a new district along with other questions relating to proposed district boundaries, property, debt liability, and district voter petitions.

Questions regarding potential conflict of interest within Grant County government from DA Mary Lynne Newell.

Representative Arnold-Jones requested an opinion regarding the agreement between BNSF Railway Company and the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Arnold-Jones received a letter rather than an offficial AG opinion.

QUESTION:
Do state judges have the authority to administer an oath of office to an elected official?

CONCLUSION:
State judges may administer an oath of office to an elected official.

Regarding the legality of the New Mexico Portal Project Request for Proposals (“RFP”) issued on January 16, 2009 by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (“TRD”)