N.M. Stat. § 74-9-35.2
Review of contracts and leases.
All leases and contracts for the operation of landfills, transfer stations, recycling
facilities and composting facilities between local government entities and private parties
shall be reviewed by the attorney general, who shall provide recommendations on legal
issues to the department and the local public entity at least fifteen days prior to the
approval of the contract or within thirty days after his receipt of the contract, whichever
is later.