N.M. Stat. § 70-2-37
Oil and gas reclamation fund created; disposition of fund.
The "oil and gas reclamation fund" is created as a nonreverting fund in the state
treasury. In addition to other sources, money in the fund may consist of distributions,
appropriations, gifts, grants and donations. The energy, minerals and natural resources
department shall administer the fund, and money in the fund is appropriated to that
department for use by the division in carrying out the provisions of Section 70-2-38
NMSA 1978.