N.M. Code R. § 7.1.6.14 – Conference or Hearing

A. When held: A conference or hearing on the merits of the protest may be held at the discretion of the hearing officer, with or without the request of the protestant, interested parties or the department. The hearing officer shall establish any necessary procedures for a conference or hearing. Requests for conferences or hearings should be made within ten (10) days of the filing of the protest.
B. Comments on conference or hearing: Any written comments to be submitted as a result of the conference or hearing must be received by the hearing officer within five (5) days of the date on which the conference or hearing was held, unless the hearing officer provides otherwise.
[8/12/85, 7/7/87, 1/1/97; Recompiled 10/31/01]