N.M. Admin. Code § 19.25.2.19

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 19.25.2.19 - CONTINUANCE AND POSTPONEMENT

A. Continuance of hearing. A scheduled hearing or conference may be continued with notice prior to the hearing or conference, or it may be recessed during the hearing or conference and reconvened at a later date. Grounds for continuance may include, but are not limited to: mandatory deference to the resolution of prior pending applications; limitations with regard to OSE resources available to investigate or evaluate the application and claims of the parties; and settlement of some or all issues among any or all parties.

B. Postponement of evidentiary hearing. A party may request postponement of the scheduled hearing, subject to determination by the hearing examiner. Grounds for postponement may include, but are not limited to, ongoing settlement negotiations, the unavailability of an expert witness, or the inability of a party to complete technical reports and exhibits. Repeated requests for postponement will not be viewed favorably unless good cause is presented.

19.25.2.19 NMAC - Rp, 19 NMAC 25.2.25, 8-30-2013