N.M. Stat. § 53-11-36
Number and election of directors.
The number of directors of a corporation shall consist of one or more members. The
number of directors shall be fixed by, or in the manner provided in, the articles of
incorporation or the bylaws. The number of directors may be increased or decreased
from time to time by amendment to, or in the manner provided in, the articles of
incorporation or the bylaws, but no decrease shall have the effect of shortening the term
of any incumbent director. If the number of directors is not fixed by, or in the manner
provided in, the bylaws or the articles of incorporation, the number shall be the same as
the number of directors constituting the initial board of directors. The names and
addresses of the members of the first board of directors shall be stated in the articles of
incorporation. Such persons shall hold office until the first annual meeting of
shareholders and until their successors have been elected and qualified. At the first
annual meeting of shareholders and at each annual meeting thereafter, the
shareholders shall elect directors to hold office until the next succeeding annual
meeting, except in case of the classification of directors as permitted by the Business
Corporation Act. Each director shall hold office for the term for which the director is
elected and until a successor has been elected and qualified.