This rule governs the conduct and procedures of hearings before the state engineer conducted pursuant to NMSA 1978, Sections 72-2-16, 72-2-17, and 72-2-18. This rule shall not govern public rulemaking proceedings held pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 72-2-8, expedited proceedings under NMSA 1978, Section 72-2-9.1, or appeals from a district water master to the state engineer in accordance with NMSA 1978, Section 72-3-3.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.25.2.2