Section 73-13-3 - Power to deal in lands and water rights. - New Mexico Statutes

73-13-3. [Power to deal in lands and water rights.]

The directors of any irrigation district, now organized or which may be hereafter organized under the laws of the state of New Mexico, shall have power to purchase, hold, use, control, operate, sell, convey, lease and otherwise acquire and deal in lands and water rights, and any and all interests therein, in the name and for the use of the district, whenever, in their judgment such action shall be for the benefit of the district.