N.M. Stat. § 73-19-5
That said directors shall not have the right to contract any indebtedness whatsoever, either on behalf of the state of New Mexico or the counties for which they are chosen. That the board of directors of said conservancy association shall select such officers, representatives and employees as they may see fit, all of whom are to serve without compensation unless compensation for their services can be arranged with the United States government or by public contributions. That they shall meet and organize within ten days after their appointment. The exact date and place of the first meeting shall be set by the county commissioners of Curry county, New Mexico, and the date and place of subsequent meetings shall be fixed by the board of directors.
NMS § 73-19-5