The Coal Surface Mining Commission, created in the Coal Surface Mining Act (69-25A-1 et seq NMSA 1978), meets at least once a year to adopt, amend and repeal regulations. The Commission is comprised of seven statutory members and two public members who are appointed by the Governor.
| Members |
Term Expiration |
| John Sanchez |
12/31/14 |
| Sam Baca |
1/1/11 |
| Paul Campbell |
1/1/13 |
| Dr. Catherine Torres |
12/31/14 |
| Diana Bustamante |
1/1/13 |
| Elmer Chavez |
1/1/13 |
| Jay Czar |
12/31/10 |
| Karen Delle Site |
1/1/13 |
| Keith Gardner |
12/31/14 |
| Dave Martin |
12/31/14 |
| Jake Lopez |
1/1/13 |
| Tom Clifford |
12/31/14 |
| Martin Suazo |
1/1/13 |