As used in Chapter 77, Article 14 NMSA 1978, "proper military authority" means the commanding officer or other person in charge of a military reservation or enclave. History: 1953 Comp., § 47-15-1.1, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 189, § 1; 1989, ch. 230, § 1; 1999, ch. 282, § 86.