N.M. Admin. Code § 19.15.4.19
The division examiner to whom the director refers a matter under 19.15.4 NMAC shall have full authority to hold hearings on such matter in accordance with 19.15.4 NMAC, subject only to such limitations as the director may order in a particular case. The division examiner shall have the power to perform all acts and take all measures necessary and proper for the hearing's efficient and orderly conduct, including administering oaths to witnesses, receiving testimony and exhibits offered in evidence and ruling upon such objections as may be interposed. The division examiner shall cause a complete record of the proceedings to be made and transcribed and shall certify the record of the proceedings to the director as provided in 19.15.4.21 NMAC.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.15.4.19