# N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-8: Entry for suitability studies

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-8

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-8
- **Heading:** Entry for suitability studies
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 42A / Article 1 / Section 42A-1-8

## Text

A condemnor and its agents and employees may enter upon real property and make surveys, examinations, photographs, tests, soundings, borings and samplings, or engage in other activities for the purpose of appraising the property or determining whether it is suitable and within the power of the condemnor to take for public use, if the condemnor secures:

A. the written consent of the owner and, if applicable, any other person known to be in actual physical occupancy of the property to enter upon the property and undertake such activities; or

B. an order for entry from the court.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-1 § 42A-1-1. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-2 § 42A-1-2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-3 § 42A-1-3. Agreement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-4 § 42A-1-4. Negotiation; other appraisals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-5 § 42A-1-5. Appraisal; offer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-6 § 42A-1-6. Preliminary efforts to purchase](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-7 § 42A-1-7. Purchase efforts waived or excused](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-7.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-8 § 42A-1-8. Entry for suitability studies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-8.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-9 § 42A-1-9. Court order permitting entry for suitability studies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-9.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-10 § 42A-1-10. Deposit of probable compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-10.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-11 § 42A-1-11. Modification of court order permitting suitability studies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-11.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-12 § 42A-1-12. Recovery of damages, costs and expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-12.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-13 § 42A-1-13. Entries exempt](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-13.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 42A-1-14 § 42A-1-14. Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C42A_A1_S42A-1-14.md)

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