New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24A. Health Care Code § 24A-1-3. Powers and duties

(1) bring action in court for the enforcement of laws and rules pertaining to the authority's powers and duties;

(2) enter into joint powers agreements to carry out the powers and duties of the authority;

(3) cooperate and enter into contracts or agreements with the federal government or any other person to carry out the powers and duties of the authority;

(4) cooperate and enter into contracts or agreements with Native American nations, tribes and pueblos and off-reservation groups to coordinate the provision of essential physical, mental and behavioral health services and functions;

(5) adopt, promulgate and enforce such rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Health Care Code;

(6) sue and, with the consent of the legislature, be sued;

(7) request and inspect, while maintaining federal and state confidentiality requirements, copies of:

(8) do all other things necessary to carry out its duties as defined by law and rules promulgated in accordance with law.

(1) promulgate and enforce rules for the licensure of health facilities under its jurisdiction;

(2) license and inspect health facility premises to ensure compliance with laws, rules and public safety;  and

(3) carry out such other duties as provided by law.