ELR Citation: ELR 20491
No(s). 9155 (N.M. May 24, 1971)

Where defendant maintained unfenced junkyard which presented fire hazard due to presence of combustible materials, health hazard because water in and under cars was breeding ground for mosquitos, safety hazard because site was attraction for children, and pollution hazard because of on-property burning, evidence adequately established abatable nuisance at common law despite existence of statutory penal remedies.

Counsel for Town of Clayton:
John P. Isaacs
105 Walnut
Clayton, NM 88415
(505) 374-2430

E. Bryon Singleton
First National Bank Building
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 372-2222

Counsel for Town of Mayfield:
Krehbiel & Alsup
Farmer and Stockman's Bank Building
Clayton, NM 88415
(505) 374-2526