§ 7-36-19 NMSA 1978

At the request of a county assessor, concurred in by the board of county commissioners, the director may provide a county assessor with technical assistance services in the valuation of major industrial or commercial properties subject to valuation by the assessor. The director shall take into account the ability of the county assessor to value the property with the resources at his disposal when deciding whether the requested services should be furnished. The county shall reimburse the department for the costs incurred in the valuation of the property.