N.M. Stat. § 77-4-5
[Inspectors of department of agriculture; appointment by
board.]
Subject to the approval of the department of agriculture of the United States, the
inspectors appointed by it, may also be appointed by the said board, for the services set
forth in Section 77-4-4 NMSA 1978, and they shall hold said appointment at the
pleasure of said board so long as they remain inspectors of said department and as
such are stationed in this state and they shall act as such inspectors without bond or
compensation from the state and shall possess all the powers and duties of state
inspectors as needed for the purpose of said section.