N.M. Stat. § 21-11-3
[New diplomas for qualified graduates.]
That the board of trustees of the New Mexico institute of mining and technology shall
within six (6) months, after this act [21-11-2, 21-11-3 NMSA 1978] is in full force and
effect, issue to all qualified graduates of said school of mines a diploma bearing such
words or identifications of said institution as may be hereafter issued by said New
Mexico institute of mining and technology.