§ 73-6-18 NMSA 1978

At such election and at all elections held under the provisions of this act [ 73-6-17 to 73-6-25, 73-6-33 NMSA 1978], all resident freeholders who are the owners of land within the proposed drainage district, or other evidences of title to such lands, who are qualified electors under the general election laws of the state, shall be entitled to vote, and none others. Insofar as applicable, the general election laws of the state, except requirements for registration, and except as in this act otherwise provided, shall govern all elections under this act.