N.M. Stat. § 70-5-10
Revenue; suspense fund.
All fees and money collected under the provisions of the LPG and CNG Act shall be
remitted by the bureau to the director of the division to be deposited in the general fund
of the state. The bureau may maintain a "special suspense fund" with the division in an
amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) budgeted by the bureau for the purpose of
making any necessary refunds. The bureau shall, with the advice and consent of the
director of the division, employ inspectors, assistants and other necessary help as may
be required to carry out its lawful duties.