N.M. Stat. § 66-5-26
Suspending resident's license; automatic reinstatement
without fee.
A. The division is authorized to suspend or revoke the license of a resident of this
state or the privilege of a nonresident to drive a motor vehicle in this state upon
receiving notice of the conviction of such person in another state or by a tribe of an
offense that if committed within the jurisdiction of this state, would be grounds for the
suspension or revocation of the license of a driver.
B. A person whose driver's license was suspended solely for nonpayment or failure
to appear and who is otherwise eligible to drive shall have the person's driver's license
reinstated and shall not be required to pay a reinstatement fee. No later than
September 1, 2023, the division shall, without requiring a reinstatement fee, reinstate
the driver's license or nonresident operating privilege of every person whose license or
nonresident operating privilege is suspended solely for nonpayment or failure to appear
and who is otherwise eligible to drive.