N.M. Stat. § 5-3-1
Definitions.
The following terms wherever used or referred to in this act [5-3-1 to 5-3-8 NMSA
1978] shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears
from the context.
A. The term "municipality" shall mean any incorporated county, city, town or village
in the state of New Mexico, having a population of at least five thousand.
B. The term "auditorium" shall mean a public auditorium or building of a similar
nature used for general civic purposes.
C. The term "bonds" shall mean bonds, notes, temporary bonds, interim certificates,
negotiable instruments or any other evidences of indebtedness of any nature
whatsoever.