Section 74-3-11.2 - Administrative actions; appeals. - New Mexico Statutes

74-3-11.2. Administrative actions; appeals.

A.     A person who is adversely affected by a final administrative action of the secretary may appeal to the court of appeals for further relief within thirty days after the action. All appeals shall be on the administrative record developed by the secretary.   

B.     Upon appeal, the court of appeals shall set aside the action only if it is found to be:   

(1)     arbitrary, capricious or an abuse of discretion;   

(2)     not supported by substantial evidence in the record; or   

(3)     otherwise not in accordance with law.   

C.     A stay of enforcement of the action being appealed may be granted after hearing and upon good cause shown:   

(1)     by the secretary; or   

(2)     by the court of appeals if the secretary denies a stay or fails to act upon an application for a stay within sixty days after receipt.