Powers of association as body corporate.

Upon the filing of the certificate and copy thereof as provided in Section 3-28-4 NMSA 1978, the persons so associating, their successors and those who may thereafter become members of the association shall constitute a body corporate by the name set forth in the certificate and by such name may sue and be sued and shall have capacity to make contracts, acquire, hold, enjoy, dispose of and convey property, real and personal, and to do any other act or thing necessary or proper for carrying out the purposes of their organization.