N.M. Stat. § 3-13-3
Current through 2024, ch. 69
The governing body of any municipality having a population of one thousand or more persons may provide for a manager either by ordinance or by an election to be called by the governing body upon the filing of a petition containing the signatures of at least ten percent of the registered voters in the municipality. The office of manager shall carry the same qualifications, duties and responsibilities as provided for a manager under Sections3-14-13 through 3-14-15 NMSA 1978.
NMS § 3-13-3