Land Use & Zoning
In New Mexico, 'scenic easements' along highways protect:
AHighway right-of-way from commercial use
BThe visual character and views from scenic highways by restricting billboards, large buildings, or other development that would obstruct or degrade the scenic corridor✓ Correct
CPrivate property from government viewing
DAgricultural uses adjacent to highways
Explanation
Scenic easements protect the visual character along designated scenic byways and roadways. New Mexico has several designated scenic byways — including the Turquoise Trail and portions of US 550 — with scenic easements or billboard restrictions.
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