Whenever the governing body of a municipality wishes to change the name of the municipality, the governing body may submit the question of changing the name to a vote of the qualified electors of the municipality at the next regular municipal election or at a special election called for that purpose. History: 1953 Comp., § 14-6-1, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300. Cross references. — For adoption of name of existing municipality being prohibited, see 3-1-3 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 56 Am. Jur. 2d Municipal Corporations, Counties, and Other Political Subdivisions §§ 29, 865. 62 C.J.S. Municipal Corporations § 34.
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