N.M. Stat. § 66-7-317
Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for
traffic the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply:
A. a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and
shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such
movement can be made with safety;
B. upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes a vehicle shall not be driven in
the center lane except when overtaking a [and] passing another vehicle where the
roadway is clearly visible and such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance,
or in preparation for a left turn or where such center lane is at the time allocated
exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is signposted
to given [give] notice of such allocation; and
C. official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated
lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction
regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions
of every such sign.