# N.M. Stat. § 3-28-5: Powers of association as body corporate

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C3_A28_S3-28-5

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 3-28-5
- **Heading:** Powers of association as body corporate
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 3 / Article 28 / Section 3-28-5

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-1 § 3-28-1. Water or natural gas associations; powers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C3_A28_S3-28-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-1 § 3-28-1. Water or natural gas associations; powers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C3_A28_S3-28-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-2 § 3-28-2. Intercommunity water or natural gas supply association; directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C3_A28_S3-28-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-2 § 3-28-2. Intercommunity water or natural gas supply association; directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C3_A28_S3-28-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-3 § 3-28-3. Certificate of association](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C3_A28_S3-28-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-3 § 3-28-3. Certificate of association](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C3_A28_S3-28-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-4 § 3-28-4. Acknowledgment and filing of original certificate; recording of copy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C3_A28_S3-28-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-4 § 3-28-4. Acknowledgment and filing of original certificate; recording of copy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C3_A28_S3-28-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-5 § 3-28-5. Powers of association as body corporate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C3_A28_S3-28-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-5 § 3-28-5. Powers of association as body corporate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C3_A28_S3-28-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-6 § 3-28-6. Amendment of certificate of incorporation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C3_A28_S3-28-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-6 § 3-28-6. Amendment of certificate of incorporation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C3_A28_S3-28-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-7 § 3-28-7. Notice of first meeting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C3_A28_S3-28-7.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 3-28-7 § 3-28-7. Notice of first meeting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C3_A28_S3-28-7.md)

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