§ 74-9-35.2 NMSA 1978

All leases and contracts for the operation of landfills, transfer stations, recycling facilities and composting facilities between local government entities and private parties shall be reviewed by the attorney general, who shall provide recommendations on legal issues to the department and the local public entity at least fifteen days prior to the approval of the contract or within thirty days after his receipt of the contract, whichever is later.