To enforce the Minimum Wage Act, Sections 50-4-19 through 50-4-30 NMSA1978, the director may institute an action in the name of the state in the district court of the county wherein the employer who has failed to comply with the act resides or has a principal office or place of business, and shall seek the assistance of the district attorney whenever, in the director's discretion, such assistance is necessary or advisable.
N.M. Admin. Code § 11.1.4.112