§ 3-29-11 NMSA 1978

All persons within a community who participate or desire to participate in any project may become members of an association upon complying with the rules and regulations prescribed by the board of directors of the association, such rules and regulations to meet with the approval of the department. Any person or persons who did not participate in an original project shall be admitted to membership in an association upon payment to the association of a reasonable fee as determined by the board of directors and the department.