New Mexico Statutes Chapter 62. Electric, Gas and Water Utilities § 62-19-5. Qualifications of commissioners

(1) having a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education that has been accredited by a regional or national accrediting body and at least ten years of professional experience in an area regulated by the commission or in the energy sector and involving a scope of work that includes accounting, public or business administration, economics, finance, statistics, policy, engineering or law; or

(2) having higher education resulting in at least a professional license or a post-graduate degree from an institution of higher education that has been accredited by a regional or national accrediting body in a field related to an area regulated by the commission, including accounting, public or business administration, economics, finance, statistics, policy, engineering or law, and at least ten years of professional experience within the person's field.

(1) engaged in policy analysis, research, consumer advocacy or implementation in an area regulated by the commission or in the energy sector;

(2) managed, as the head, deputy head or division director, a federal, state, tribal or local government department or division responsible for utilities, energy policy, transportation or construction; or

(3) managed a business or organization regulated by the commission or in the energy sector that had five or more employees during the time it was managed by the prospective appointee.