N.M. Stat. § 66-7-326
Signals by hand and arm or signal device.
A. Any stop or turn signal when required herein shall be given either by means of
the hand and arm or by a signal lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device except as
otherwise provided in Subsection B.
B. Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with, and required
signal shall be given by, a signal lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device when the
distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the
body, cab or load of such motor vehicle exceeds twenty-four inches, or when the
distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or
load thereof exceeds fourteen feet. The latter measurement shall apply to any single
vehicle, also to any combination of vehicles.