N.M. Stat. § 71-9A-3
Authorization of oil or gas well conversion; energy
storage; geothermal energy development.
The energy, minerals and natural resources department may authorize the
conversion of an oil or gas well into a facility that provides or supports energy storage or
geothermal energy development. When authorizing such a conversion, the department
may establish fees and financial assurance requirements specific to the energy storage
or geothermal development uses.