N.M. Stat. § 21-10-11
Advisory committee.
The president of New Mexico state university shall appoint a committee to work with
the program director in establishing operating policies and program priorities. The
committee shall consist of three members: one individual nominated by the Jicarilla and
Mescalero Apache tribal presidents; one nominated by the chairman of the all Indian
pueblo council; and one nominated by the chairman of the Navajo tribal council. The
committee members shall serve a minimum term of two years with reappointment
thereafter subject to the pleasure of the above-described Indian tribes.