N.M. Stat. § 58-22-6
Director; duties and powers.
The director shall exercise general supervision and control over escrow companies
doing business in New Mexico. In addition to the other duties imposed upon him by law,
the powers and duties of the director are to:
A. make reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the
purposes of the Escrow Company Act;
B. conduct investigations as may be necessary to determine whether any person
has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any
provision of the Escrow Company Act; and
C. conduct examinations, investigations and hearings in addition to those
specifically provided for by law as may be necessary and proper to the efficient
administration of the Escrow Company Act.