The commissioner's authority to manage trust lands is found in Article 13 of the constitution of New Mexico, and in Section 19-1-1 NMSA 1978. The commissioner's authority to promulgate this rule is found in Section 19-1-2 NMSA 1978. The commissioner's authority over lessees and leases for the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas on trust lands is found in Sections 19-10-1 et seq NMSA 1978.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.2.100.3