N.M. Stat. § 70-2-35
Current through 2024, ch. 69
There may be a special assistant attorney general employed by the energy, minerals and natural resources department who shall represent the interests of this state before the federal energy regulatory commission. In addition, this attorney shall work closely with other agencies having responsibilities relating to oil and gas matters and shall carry out such additional responsibilities as are delegated to him by the energy, minerals and natural resources department. All costs incurred in employing such counsel shall be paid out of the oil conservation fund in accordance with provisions of the State Budgets Act.
NMS § 70-2-35