New Mexico Territorial Laws and Treaties NM TERR LAWS KEARNY CODE ATTY GEN & CIR ATTYS § 3

The governor shall appoint a suitable circuit attorney in every circuit in this territory, who shall hold his office for two years, and until his successor be appointed and qualified, he shall reside in his circuit; he shall commence and prosecute all civil and criminal actions in which the territory or any county in his circuit may be concerned, and defend all suits which may be brought against the territory or any county in his circuit; he shall prosecute forfeited recognizances and actions for the recovery of debts, fines, penalties and forfeitures, accruing to the territory or any county in his circuit.