New Mexico Statutes Chapter 52. Workers' Compensation § 52-9-3. Definitions

A. “benefits” means any benefits to which a worker may be entitled under the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act, the Subsequent Injury Act and the New Mexico Occupational Disease Disablement Law;

B. “board” means the board of directors of the employers mutual company created under the Employers Mutual Company Act;

C. “claim” means the assertion by or on behalf of a worker of a right to benefits;

D. “company” means the employers mutual company created and authorized under the Employers Mutual Company Act;

E. “director” or “member” means a member of the board;

F. “president” means the president of the employers mutual company; and

G. “worker” means an individual who is included in the definition of “worker” under Section 52-1-16 NMSA 1978 or “employee” under Section 52-3-3 NMSA 1978.