New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-10A-11.9. Superintendent licensure

(1) has at least one year of experience as a site administrator;

(2) has successfully completed a department-approved aspiring superintendent academy;

(3) is enrolled in a department-approved superintendent induction and mentoring program, which must be successfully completed before license renewal;  and

(4) meets any additional requirements as determined by the department.