N.M. Stat. § 7-1-51
Proceeds of levy and sale.
A. Money realized by levy or sale under provision of the Tax Administration Act shall
be first applied against the expenses of the proceedings;
B. The amount, if any, remaining shall then be applied to the liability for tax in
respect of which the levy was made; and
C. The balance, if any, remaining shall be returned to a person legally entitled
thereto.