N.M. Stat. § 60-13B-5
Elevator mechanics, contractors and inspectors;
requirements.
A. A person shall not erect, construct, install, service, test, repair, alter, maintain,
remove or dismantle any conveyance contained within a building or structure unless the
person is a contractor licensed by the division to perform such work. A contractor shall
not allow a person to perform work in connection with the erection, construction, repair,
alteration, installation, service, testing, maintaining, removing or dismantling of a
conveyance contained within a building or structure unless that person is a mechanic or
an apprentice working under the supervision of a mechanic.
B. A licensed contractor and a permit are required for removing or dismantling a
conveyance that is destroyed as a result of a complete demolition of a secured building
or structure or where the hoistway or wellway is demolished back to the basic support
structure and for safety reasons no access is permitted therein.
C. A person shall not inspect a conveyance within a building or structure unless the
person is an inspector certified by the division pursuant to the Elevator Safety Act.