N.M. Stat. § 70-2-11
Power of commission and division to prevent waste and
protect correlative rights.
A. The division is hereby empowered, and it is its duty, to prevent waste prohibited
by this act and to protect correlative rights, as in this act provided. To that end, the
division is empowered to make and enforce rules, regulations and orders, and to do
whatever may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purpose of this act, whether or
not indicated or specified in any section hereof.
B. The commission shall have concurrent jurisdiction and authority with the division
to the extent necessary for the commission to perform its duties as required by law.