Property Ownership
In New Mexico, which doctrine states that the owner of surface land owns everything above and below the surface to the extent allowed by law?
ACuius est solum doctrine (surface ownership extends above and below)✓ Correct
BPrior appropriation doctrine
CBundle of rights doctrine
DPolice power doctrine
Explanation
The traditional 'cuius est solum' doctrine holds that a surface owner owns everything from the center of the earth to the heavens. In modern practice this is limited by air rights, mineral severance, and regulatory restrictions.
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