New Mexico Statutes Chapter 69. Mines § 69-8-4.1. Duties of the board; appeal of certification actions by inspector

A. A person who is the subject of an action of the inspector pursuant to Subsection D of Section 69-14-4 NMSA 1978 may file a written petition for review before the board within twenty days after service of the notice provided in Subsection E of Section 69-14-4 NMSA 1978. Unless a timely petition for review is made, the decision of the inspector shall be final and not subject to judicial review.

B. If a timely petition for review is made, the board shall consider the petition within ninety days after receipt of the petition. The board shall notify the petitioner and the inspector of the date, time and place of the review.

C. The board shall review the record compiled before the inspector and shall allow any party to submit arguments. Prior to the date set for review, if a party shows to the satisfaction of the board that there is good reason to allow additional evidence on an issue being challenged, the board shall allow additional evidence to be taken. Based on the review of the evidence and the arguments of the parties, the board shall sustain, modify or reverse the action of the inspector.

D. The board shall notify the parties of the action taken by the board and the reasons for that action. A person who is adversely affected by a decision of the board pursuant to this section may appeal to the district court pursuant to the provisions of Section 39-3-1.1 NMSA 1978.