The commissioner’s authority to manage the trust lands or resources is found in N.M. Const., Art. XIII, 2, and in Section 19-1-1 NMSA 1978. The commissioner’s authority relative to contest proceedings is found in Sections 19-7-64 through 68 NMSA 1978 and Section 9-3-1.1 NMSA 1978. The commissioner’s authority to promulgate this part is found in Sections 19-1-2 and 19-7-64 NMSA 1978.

[19.2.15.3 NMAC - N, 6/30/2004]