N.M. Stat. § 21-1-7
Removal of faculty members; compensation of secretary
and treasurer restricted.
No member of the faculty of any state educational institution shall be removed during
the term for which he is elected or appointed, except for cause, following notice and an
opportunity for a hearing under rules adopted by the board of regents of his institution.
No secretary or treasurer of any state educational institution except those supported in
whole or in part by United States appropriation shall receive any compensation as
secretary or treasurer.