New Mexico Statutes Chapter 62. Electric, Gas and Water Utilities § 62-21-7. Applications for public support

A. After the adoption of an essential services development plan by a local or regional government, the local or regional government may begin accepting applications for public support of the local or regional government's essential services project.  The application shall be on a form and in a manner as prescribed by the local or regional government.

B. The local or regional government shall review each application and any project determined to be eligible for public support shall be approved by ordinance.

C. The local or regional government's evaluation of an application shall be based on the provisions of the essential services development plan and any other information the local or regional government believes is necessary for a full review of the application.

D. The local or regional government may negotiate with an applicant on the type or amount of public support to be provided or on the scope of the essential services project.