N.M. Stat. § 73-20-11
Votes; results.
The votes shall be counted in accordance with the provisions of the Local Election
Act [Chapter 1, Article 22 NMSA 1978]. If a majority of the votes cast favors creation of
the district, the county canvassing board shall certify the results to the county clerk in
the county involved. Upon proper recording of the action, the watershed district shall be
duly created. After recording, the certification shall be filed with the New Mexico
department of agriculture.