N.M. Stat. § 45-6-225
Payment to minor.
If a financial institution is required or permitted to make payment pursuant to
Sections 45-6-201 through 45-6-227 NMSA 1978 to a minor designated as a
beneficiary, payment may be made pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act [46-
7-11 to 46-7-34 NMSA 1978].