N.M. Stat. § 16-6-3
Disqualification of commissioners; organization of
commission; secretary and treasurer.
A. If any state fair commissioner changes his residence to any place outside the
state, such change of residence shall operate ipso facto to vacate the office he holds.
B. The secretary and treasurer shall qualify by furnishing the commission with a
good and sufficient bond pursuant to the Surety Bond Act [10-2-13 to 10-2-16 NMSA
1978], conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties as secretary and treasurer
and that he will faithfully account for and pay over to the person entitled thereto all
money that comes into his hands as such officer. The secretary and treasurer shall hold
office for a period of one year and until his successor is elected and qualified.