New Mexico Statutes Chapter 68. Timber § 68-2-3. State forester; compensation; qualifications

A. The director of the forestry division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department is the “state forester” and shall be paid a salary, set by the secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources.

B. No individual may be appointed as the state forester unless the individual is, by reason of scientific education and experience, knowledgeable in the principles of forest management.