2014 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters
Section 3 State Seal, Song and Symbols
Section 12-3-14 Commission; funds.

There is created the "statuary hall commission" consisting of the governor as chairman and four other citizens of the state appointed by the governor. The commission shall raise not to exceed twenty thousand ($20,000) by voluntary contributions and cause to be made a marble or bronze likeness of Dennis Chavez. When completed and accepted by the commission, the likeness shall be placed in national statuary hall.