N.M. Stat. § 29-7-13
Refusal, suspension or revocation of certification.
A. After consultation with the employing agency, the board may refuse to issue, or
may suspend or revoke a police officer's certification when the board determines that a
person has:
(1)
failed to satisfy the qualifications for certification, set forth in Section 29-7-
6 NMSA 1978;
(2)
committed acts that constitute dishonesty or fraud;
(3)
been convicted of, pled guilty to or entered a plea of no contest to:
(a) any felony charge; or
(b) any violation of federal or state law or a local ordinance relating to
aggravated assault, theft, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or
drugs, controlled substances or any law or ordinance involving moral turpitude;
(4)
knowingly made any false statement in his application for certification.
B. The board shall develop, adopt and promulgate administrative procedures for
suspension or revocation of a police officer's certification that include notice and an
opportunity for the affected police officer to be heard as well as procedures for review of
the board's decision.