N.M. Stat. § 60-2E-9
Executive director; employment; qualifications.
A. The executive director shall be employed by, report directly to and serve at the
pleasure of the board.
B. The executive director shall have had at least five years of responsible
supervisory administrative experience in a governmental gaming regulatory agency.
C. The executive director shall receive an annual salary to be set by the board but
not to exceed the governor of New Mexico's salary.