N.M. Stat. § 58-23-6
Council; board of directors; terms and conditions of
service.
A. The members of the board shall be appointed for staggered terms of four or
fewer years each so that the term of at least one member expires on January 1 of each
year. Each member shall hold office for the term of his appointment and until his
successor has been appointed and qualified. Any member is eligible for reappointment.
B. Each member of the board shall be removed for misfeasance, malfeasance or
willful neglect of duty after reasonable notice and a public hearing, unless the same are
expressly waived in writing.