Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications;

NMSA 1978, § 45-5-206 — under Article 5.

NMSA 1978, § 45-5-206

priority of minor's nominee. The court may appoint as guardian any person whose appointment would be in the best interests of the minor. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor is fourteen years of age or older, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interests of the minor. History: 1953 Comp., § 32A-5-206, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 5-206.