N.M. Stat. § 73-16-29
Compensation of officials.
A. Each member of the board of directors shall receive five ($5.00) dollars per day
and his necessary expenses for the time actually employed in the performance of his
duties.
B. Each appraiser shall receive ten ($10.00) dollars per day and his expenses for
the time actually employed in the performance of his duties.
C. Before any duties devolve upon the county treasurers under this act, the board
shall consult them and agree upon the salaries for the extra clerical force, if any,
required in their respective offices to carry out the requirements of the law by reason of
the establishment of a district, and the said board shall provide for and pay said salaries
to said clerk or clerks while engaged on the work of the district, which clerks shall be
selected and appointed by each of said county officers for their respective offices. In
case of disagreement as to the compensation of such extra clerical force, the matter
shall be referred to the court for its determination.