N.M. Stat. § 73-3-2
[Compensation of officers.]
The mayordomo shall receive such compensation for his services as may be
mutually fixed between him and a majority of the owners of said ditch. The
commissioners shall receive such compensation as may be mutually fixed between
them and a majority of the owners of said ditch and upon failure to so fix such
compensation, then they shall receive such compensation as is provided by law.