In addition to the preliminary plan and letter(s) of support, local board(s) of education or interested community groups wishing to establish either an independent community college or a technical-vocational institute must also present a petition as required by Sections 21-13-4, 21-13-5, 21-16-3, 21-16-14, and 21-16-15 NMSA 1978.
N.M. Admin. Code § 5.2.2.11