N.M. Stat. § 27-2B-16
Immigrant eligibility.
An immigrant may be eligible to receive cash assistance and services if the
immigrant is:
A.
from one of the classes of immigrants defined in the federal act who
entered the United States prior to August 22, 1996; or
B.
a qualified immigrant as defined in the federal act who entered the United
States after August 22, 1996.