N.M. Stat. § 5-3-5
[Issuance of bonds; execution.]
Governing bodies of municipalities issuing bonds under the provisions of this act [5-
3-1 to 5-3-8 NMSA 1978], may authorize the issuance thereof by ordinance adopted by
the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all the members of said governing bodies, at either
regular or special meeting called for that purpose, wherein the necessity thereof shall be
declared and, when issued, shall be signed by the mayor or other executive head and
attested by the clerk of said governing body, with the seal of said municipality affixed
thereto.