In the absence of a specific provision in this Part governing an action, procedure shall be in accordance with the New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure, SCRA 1986, 1-001 to 1-102.

1. A. Commission authority not expanded: The incorporation of the Rules of Civil Procedure shall not be construed to expand or otherwise modify the authority and jurisdiction of the commission under the Act.

2. B. Meaning of “judge” or “court”: For purposes of this Part, “judge” or “court” as used in the Rules of Civil Procedure means the commission or the hearing officer.

   [4/25/78; 1/1/94; Recompiled 11/30/01]