N.M. Stat. § 21-21-23
Certification of the board of educational finance.
Upon report by the fiscal agent of the accumulated total of guaranteed loans
requiring funding under the Student Loan Guarantee Act [21-21-14 to 21-21-24 NMSA
1978], the board shall certify to the state treasurer the demonstrated need for
disbursement from the severance tax permanent fund. The state treasurer shall then
disburse the needed funds to the fiscal agent.