A. Any major political party in New Mexico, as defined in Section 1-7-7 N.M. Stat. Ann., shall nominate its candidates, other than its presidential candidates, by secret ballot at the next succeeding primary election as prescribed in the Primary Election Law N.M. Stat. Ann. § 1-8-10 to 1-8-52.

B. Any minor political party in New Mexico, as defined in Section 1-7-7 N.M. Stat. Ann., shall nominate candidates for public office in the manner prescribed in its party rules and regulations and according to the provisions of the Election Code [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 1].