Property Ownership
In New Mexico, the law of 'adverse possession' requires that possession be 'under color of title' OR under the alternative standard of:
AExpress permission from the owner
BOpen, notorious, hostile, and continuous possession for the statutory period without color of title✓ Correct
CGovernment authorization
DRecorded documents supporting the claim
Explanation
Adverse possession may occur with or without color of title. Without color of title, the claimant must demonstrate open, notorious, hostile (without permission), actual, and continuous possession for the statutory period (10 years in NM).
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