N.M. Stat. § 4-50-1
Current through 2024, ch. 69
Subject to the approval of the board of county commissioners, there is created the office of county flood commissioner in each county through which runs any river or stream which is subject to flood conditions destructive to property or dangerous to human life. County flood commissioners shall be appointed by the governor to serve for a term of two years, or until their successors are appointed and qualify, and they shall each receive a salary of one dollar ($1.00) a year payable from the county flood fund.
NMS § 4-50-1