NMSA 1978, Section 72-2-8 (authorizing state engineer to adopt regulations prescribing administrative procedures), Section 72-2-12 (authorizing state engineer to promulgate rules in connection with hearings and to appoint hearing examiners), Section 72-2-16 (granting state engineer authority to conduct hearings prior to appeal), Section 72-2-17 (establishing certain requirements for hearings) and Section 72-12-18 (granting state engineer authority to issue compliance orders).
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.25.2.3