N.M. Stat. § 1-14-13.3
General election audit.
The secretary of state shall issue rules for the conduct and procedures of the post-election
voting system check, set minimum qualifications for auditors eligible for selection to conduct
post-election evaluations of the accuracy of voting systems and approve the contract terms for
auditors. The state auditor shall review the rules, qualification standards and contract terms to
ensure they meet audit standards.