N.M. Code R. § 19.31.2.14
At the department’s discretion, a person entitled to be heard under this rule for a first-time revocation may enter into a written stipulated agreement with the department. Signing such an agreement shall waive the person’s right to a hearing and the filing of a written exception. The agreement shall be presented to the commission as the department’s recommendation and the commission retains authority for the final decision.
[19.31.2.14 NMAC - Rp, 19.31.2.14 NMAC, 4/1/2022]