New Mexico Statutes Chapter 69. Mines § 69-1-1. Bureau of geology and mineral resources; creation; director

A. There is established a “bureau of geology and mineral resources” of the state that is a division of the New Mexico institute of mining and technology and under the direction of its board of regents. The board shall appoint, as a director, a suitable person to be known as the director of the bureau of geology and mineral resources and, upon his nomination, such assistants and employees as the board deems necessary. The board may also determine the compensation of all persons employed by the bureau of geology and mineral resources, including the director, and may remove them in accordance with established personnel procedures.

B. The director of the bureau of geology and mineral resources shall be known as the state geologist.