N.M. Stat. § 66-8-141
Dishonored checks; civil penalty.
A. Any person who pays any fee pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Code [66-1-1 NMSA
1978] by check to the department and which check is dishonored upon presentation is
liable to the department for the fees together with a penalty of not less than ten dollars
($10.00) for each such check.
B. Any identification card, license, permit, registration, plate, title or other document
issued by the department pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Code that requires payment
and the payment is not made because the check offered in payment is dishonored upon
presentation shall be canceled, suspended or revoked for failure to make payment. Any
reinstatement fee due pursuant to Section 66-5-33.1 NMSA 1978 shall be in addition to
the penalty provided for in Subsection A of this section.