Property Ownership
In New Mexico, a prescriptive easement is acquired through use of another's land that is:
APermitted by the landowner
BOpen, notorious, adverse (without permission), and continuous for the statutory period✓ Correct
CDocumented in a recorded document
DRestricted to walking only
Explanation
A prescriptive easement (similar to adverse possession but for use rights only) is acquired through open, notorious, hostile (without permission), and continuous use of another's land for the statutory period.
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