N.M. Stat. § 6-24-25
Prohibition on use of state funds.
The authority shall be self-sustaining and self-funded. No appropriations, loans or
other transfer of state funds shall be made to the authority or used or obligated to pay
the expenses of the authority or lottery prizes. No claim for the payment of any lottery
expense or lottery prize shall be made against any money other than money credited to
the authority.