N.M. Stat. § 6-10-44.1
Deposits in credit unions.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6-10-36 or 6-10-44 NMSA 1978 requiring
equitable or ratable deposits in banks and savings and loan associations, a treasurer or
board of finance, in its discretion may deposit its public money in one or more credit
unions as long as each deposit is insured by an agency of the United States.