ionlyknowy
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I started a new discussion on the NM bonding issue because it is an important issue, but most people would not take it seriously because of its name.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=249886

http://thepeopleofnewmexico.webs.com/
Article XXII, Schedule, Sec. 19. [First state officers.]

Within thirty days after the issuance by the president of the United States of his proclamation announcing the result of said election so ascertained, all officers elected at such election, except members of the legislature, shall take the oath of office and give bond as required by this constitution or by the laws of the territory of New Mexico in case of like officers in the territory, county or district, and shall thereupon enter upon the duties of their respective offices; but the legislature may by law require such officers to give other or additional bonds as a condition of their continuance in office. [Emphasis added.]

Section does not exempt officers elected subsequently to first election from giving bond. Board of Comm'rs v. District Court, 29 N.M. 244,223 P. 516 (1924).

Article XXII was an Act of Congress.