In addition to the definitions set out in 49 CFR Parts 200 to 268 and in the American railway engineering and maintenance-of-way association (AREMA) clearances manual, as used in this rule:

1. A. Commission means the New Mexico public regulation commission.
2. B. Private grade crossing means any railroad crossing of a roadway which is not a public grade crossing, including any at-grade crossing where the highway, road or street is privately owned.
3. C. Public grade crossing means a location within the state, other than a location where one or more railroad tracks cross one or more railroad tracks at-grade, where a public highway, public road, or public street, including any associated public sidewalks and public pathways, crosses one or more railroad tracks at-grade. The term includes a crossing only if any public authorities maintain the roadway on all sides of the crossing.

[18.14.2.7 NMAC - Rp, 18.14.2.7 NMAC, 7/1/2024]