N.M. Stat. § 24-1F-3
Department of health; duties.
The department of health shall serve as the state's human immunodeficiency virus
and acquired immune deficiency syndrome service coordinator among all state
agencies, providing direct and contract education and prevention and treatment
services for eligible persons, subject to the availability of funds. The department shall
serve as the state contract administrator for federal Ryan White services funding as well
as for all federal centers for disease control and prevention human immunodeficiency
virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome programs. Services shall include
prevention, clinical services, a drug assistance and insurance assistance program to
eligible individuals and programs appropriate for Native Americans, including traditional
medicine services. Services shall be delivered in a consumer-oriented model. The
department of health shall include a quality assurance component in all services and
shall ensure that all clients are educated about their rights and responsibilities and the
department's grievance procedures.