N.M. Stat. § 43-2-19
Peace officer or public service officer; no liability.
A. A peace officer or public service officer may, if the officer reasonably believes it
necessary for the officer's own safety, make a protective search of an intoxicated
person before transporting the person to a residence, treatment facility or detention
center.
B. A peace officer or public service officer shall not be held civilly liable for assault,
false imprisonment or other alleged torts or crimes on account of reasonable measures
taken under the authority of the Detoxification Reform Act, if such measures were, in
fact, reasonable and did not involve use of excessive or unnecessary force.