N.M. Stat. § 71-9-11
Transfer of administration of rules, orders and permits.
All rules, orders, permits and administrative determinations of the oil conservation
division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department or oil conservation
commission issued pursuant to the Geothermal Resources Conservation Act [repealed]
that existed prior to the effective date of the Geothermal Resources Development Act
shall be administered by the energy conservation and management division of the
department and shall remain in full force and effect after that date until repealed or
amended, unless in conflict with, prohibited by or inconsistent with the provisions of the
Geothermal Resources Development Act.