Section 13. Residence

An individual must be either be physically present in New Mexico on the date of his or her application or re-determination or on the eligibility determination date and intend to remain in the state. A temporary absence from the state does not preclude eligibility. A temporary absence is considered to exist when the eligible recipient leaves the state for a specific purpose with a time-limited goal, after accomplishment of which the eligible recipient intends to return to New Mexico. Refer to 8.200.410.12 NMAC.