77-16-15. [Penalty for leaving gate open.]
That in addition to the damage as provided for in the preceding section [77-16-14 NMSA 1978], such person, or persons, violating the provisions thereof, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof before any justice of the peace [magistrate], shall be fined in a sum not less than five [($5.00)], nor more than ten dollars [($10.00)].