In the absence of a specific provision in this part governing an action, the board may look to the New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure, NMRA 1-001 et seq., and the New Mexico Rules of Evidence, NMRA 11-101 et seq., for guidance. Any reference to the rules of civil procedure shall not be construed to extend or otherwise modify the authority and jurisdiction of the board under the act.
N.M. Admin. Code § 20.1.2.106