Property Ownership

In New Mexico, 'police power' allows the government to regulate land use primarily to:

AGenerate tax revenue for local governments
BProtect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare through zoning, building codes, and environmental regulations✓ Correct
CCondemn blighted properties
DAcquire property for government use

Explanation

Police power is the inherent government authority to regulate private property to protect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. Zoning laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and nuisance abatement all flow from police power.

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