N.M. Stat. § 19-8-9
[Suspension of production; authorization by commissioner
of public lands; extension of primary term of lease; secondary term
of lease not determined by.]
Provided the lessee complies with all other terms and conditions of the lease, a
suspension of production authorized by the commissioner of public lands shall:
A. if it occurs during the fixed or primary term of such lease, extend the term of such
lease for a period of time equal to the period of such suspension; or
B. if it occurs during the indeterminable or secondary term of such lease, prevent
the lease from determining in accordance with the limitation of such lease.