N.M. Stat. § 29-2-22
Rulemaking power; rules to establish standards of
conduct.
The secretary has authority to make and promulgate rules and regulations for the
purpose of carrying out the provisions of Sections 29-2-1 through 29-2-29 NMSA 1978.
The secretary shall establish by rules, from time to time, standards of conduct for
members of the New Mexico state police, and a copy of the rules shall be delivered to
each member and displayed at each station of the department. The rules shall be filed
pursuant to the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978].