N.M. Stat. § 61-14D-2
Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
In the interest of public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from the
unprofessional, improper, incompetent and unlawful practice of athletic training, it is
necessary to provide laws and regulations to govern the granting of the privilege to
practice as an athletic trainer. The primary responsibility and obligation of the athletic
trainer practice board is to protect the public.