N.M. Stat. § 6-10-42
Authorizing fund transfers to address delays in revenue;
restrictions.
The state board of finance shall have power when there is a shortage of money in
the funds appropriated by the legislature for any purpose, due to delay in the collection
of revenues provided therefor, to direct the transfer from any available fund in the state
treasury in which there may be a surplus over current requirements of a sufficient sum
to meet the shortage, the same to be replaced as soon as possible from receipts of
revenues for such purpose. A transfer from any available fund to the general fund may
include an amount not to exceed fifty-five percent of the balance in the tax
administration suspense fund.
It is unlawful for any state official or board or officer of any state institution or agency
to borrow any money for or on behalf of the state or such institution or agency unless
directly authorized by law.