N.M. Stat. § 45-3-618
Termination of appointment; special administrator.
The appointment of a special administrator pursuant to Section 3-614 [45-3-614
NMSA 1978] terminates in accordance with the provisions of the order of appointment
or on the appointment of a general personal representative. In other cases, the
appointment of a special administrator is subject to termination by resignation, or upon
removal for cause, as provided in Sections 3-608 through 3-611 [45-3-608 to 45-3-611
NMSA 1978].