The power of eminent domain and right of condemnation granted to counties under the provisions of this act [4-38-31 to 4-38-37 NMSA 1978] shall extend to such land contiguous and adjacent to any such airport or any other lands within one-half mile in any direction from the outer boundaries of said airport as may be necessary to render ingress to and egress from said airport efficient and free from hazard. History: 1941 Comp., § 15-3530, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 67, § 3; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-32. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For condemnation proceedings generally, see 42A-1-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Right of owner of land not originally taken or purchased as part of adjacent project to recover, on enlargement of project to include adjacent land, enhanced value of property by reason of proximity to original land, 95 A.L.R.3d 752.
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