§ 19-10-25 NMSA 1978

In the proceedings above described in Sections 16 and 17 [ 19-10-23, 19-10-24 NMSA 1978] of this act, records, books and papers in the office of the commissioner of public lands shall be proven by copies thereof, duly certified by the commissioner, or by certified transcript of such records and proceedings as may be necessary, which shall be admissible in evidence in such cases; and no original book, record or paper shall be removed from the office of the commissioner of public lands except upon order of a district court after a special application therefor.