N.M. Stat. § 59A-52-27.1
Fire services council; duties.
The fire services council shall:
A. review and comment on proposed changes in fire codes and the proposed
budget of the state fire marshal's office;
B. consider complaints regarding the performance of the state fire marshal's office
and make recommendations to the state fire marshal;
C. provide to the secretary of homeland security and emergency management a
recommendation on the appointment of the state fire marshal; and
D. hear administrative appeals of state fire marshal or deputy state fire marshal
orders and modifications.