N.M. Stat. § 3-39-18
Airport hazards not in public interest.
It is hereby found and declared that an airport hazard endangers the lives and
property of users of the airport and of occupants of land in its vicinity, and also, if of the
obstruction type, in effect reduces the size of the area available for the landing, taking-
off and maneuvering of aircraft, thus tending to destroy or impair the utility of the airport
and the public investment therein, and is therefore not in the interest of the public
health, public safety or general welfare.