N.M. Stat. § 17-1-29
[Distribution of moneys received from United States
government.]
The state game commission [state wildlife commission] is authorized to receive any
moneys to which the state of New Mexico may become entitled under the aforesaid act
of congress, such moneys, when received, to be deposited with the treasurer of the
state of New Mexico to the credit of the state game protection fund, expended for the
purpose designated and withdrawn and as other moneys are withdrawn from the state
game protection fund.