N.M. Stat. § 38-10-6
Interpreter waiver.
A. A non-English speaking person who is a principal party in interest or a witness
may at any point in any proceeding waive the right to the services of an interpreter, but
only when such waiver is:
(1)
approved by the appointing authority after he has explained the nature
and effect of the waiver to the non-English speaking person through an interpreter; and
(2)
made on the record after the non-English speaking person has consulted
with his attorney.
B. At any point in any proceeding, a non-English speaking person may retract his
waiver pursuant to Subsection A of this section and request an interpreter.