N.M. Code R. § 11.1.4.108
If parties do not agree to a settlement, and the LRD deems necessary, the LRD may schedule a hearing. If a hearing is held, the following procedures shall apply: At the commencement of the hearing, the LRD shall once again inform the parties of the preliminary conclusions the LRD has reached upon initial investigation of the claim, including the potential amount owed to the wage claimant. If the claim involves a violation of Section 50-4-22 NMSA 1978, the potential amount owed shall include the unpaid and underpaid wages of the wage claimant, plus an additional amount equal to twice the amount of the unpaid or underpaid wages. The LRD shall also inform the parties that any award by the LRD can only be enforced by a court entering a judgment and enforcing the judgment in the same manner as other judgments are enforced, and that the LRD will pursue such enforcement action if the claim is not resolved through settlement. At the hearing, the LRD shall place witnesses under oath and shall obtain the testimony of the witnesses who are available in person and by telephone.
N.M. Code R. § 11.1.4.108