N.M. Stat. § 18-3-13
Palace of the governors state history museum division
created; location; board of regents.
A. The "palace of the governors state history museum division" is created in the
cultural affairs department. The palace of the governors state history museum located in
Santa Fe shall be operated as a division of the cultural affairs department under the
imprimatur of the museum of New Mexico. The museum of New Mexico board of
regents shall exercise trusteeship over the palace of the governors state history
museum.
B. The director of the division shall meet the following minimum qualifications:
(1)
hold a bachelor's or higher degree in a discipline related to the function of
the division; and
(2)
have significant experience in the management and operation of an
organization similar to the division.
C. The director shall be appointed by the secretary of cultural affairs from a list of no
less than three names provided by the museum of New Mexico board of regents.