N.M. Stat. § 4-50-5
Condemnation of property.
The county flood commissioners shall have the power to condemn property for the
purpose of carrying Sections 4-50-1 through 4-50-17 NMSA 1978 into effect, upon
petition to the district courts, and in the manner provided by the Eminent Domain Code
[42A-1-1 to 42A-1-33 NMSA 1978].