N.M. Stat. § 64-4-4
Aircraft registration.
A. All aircraft based or hangared within this state shall be registered annually with
the division, and a registration fee shall be paid as approved in the Aircraft Registration
Act.
B. Aircraft that are within the state for maintenance, overhaul, storage or repair, but
that are habitually or permanently based in another state, may be registered pursuant to
the provisions of the Aircraft Registration Act.