Land Use & Zoning
In New Mexico, an 'annexation' by a municipality allows the city to:
AForce neighboring cities to merge
BIncorporate unincorporated county land into the city, extending city services, taxation, and regulatory authority to the annexed area✓ Correct
CTake private property by eminent domain
DOverride state environmental regulations
Explanation
Municipal annexation extends city boundaries to include adjacent unincorporated county land. The annexed property becomes subject to city services (water, sewer, fire), city taxes, and city zoning and building codes. Annexation often precedes development.
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