Councilor Position

Check it out: NM Stat § 3-12-1 (2025)

It is STATE LAW - that the following happens: 1. The Mayor appoints a qualified candidate. 2. The council votes at an open meeting.

The Mayor does NOT have to set up an interviewing committee or anyone to meet this person. He can simply appoint a qualified candidate.

That person serves until the next regular local election or the councilor election whichever comes first.

Straight from state law.