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Facts
The case involves a dispute over the appointment of a receivership for the Hachita Mutual Domestic Consumer Water Association. The Respondents, operating under G&S Waterworks and related entities, challenged the actions taken by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) concerning the management and control of the water association. The underlying issues appear to involve regulatory oversight and property rights under the Takings Clause.
Procedural History
- District Court, Grant County: Granted summary judgment in favor of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission and appointed a receivership for the Hachita Mutual Domestic Consumer Water Association.
Parties' Submissions
- Petitioner-Appellee (New Mexico Public Regulation Commission): Supported the notice of proposed disposition affirming the district court's decision. (N/A)
- Respondents-Appellants (G&S Waterworks and related entities): Did not respond to the notice of proposed disposition. (N/A)
- Intervenor (Hachita Mutual Domestic Consumer Water Association): [Not applicable or not found]
Legal Issues
- Whether the district court's grant of summary judgment and appointment of a receivership violated the Takings Clause.
Disposition
- The Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision to grant summary judgment and appoint a receivership for the Hachita Mutual Domestic Consumer Water Association.
Reasons
Per Vigil J. (Wechsler and Kennedy JJ. concurring): The Court affirmed the district court's decision for the reasons stated in the notice of proposed disposition. The Respondents failed to respond to the notice, and the time for doing so had passed. The Court found no basis to overturn the district court's ruling.