N.M. Stat. § 70-2-6
Commission's and division's powers and duties.
A. The division shall have, and is hereby given, jurisdiction and authority over all
matters relating to the conservation of oil and gas and the prevention of waste of potash
as a result of oil or gas operations in this state. It shall have jurisdiction, authority and
control of and over all persons, matters or things necessary or proper to enforce
effectively the provisions of this act or any other law of this state relating to the
conservation of oil or gas and the prevention of waste of potash as a result of oil or gas
operations.
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. In
addition, any hearing on any matter may be held before the commission if the division
director, in his discretion, determines that the commission shall hear the matter.