N.M. Stat. § 29-16-7
Procedures for collection of samples.
A. The collection of samples pursuant to the provisions of Section 29-16-6 NMSA
1978 shall be conducted in a medically approved manner in accordance with rules and
procedures adopted by the DNA oversight committee.
B. A person who collects samples shall be trained in procedures that meet the
requirements and standards specified in Subsection A of this section.
C. A person authorized to collect samples and his employer shall be immune from
liability in any civil or criminal action with regard to the collection of samples, if the
collection is performed without negligence. This subsection shall not be deemed to
create any additional liability or waive any immunity of public employees under the Tort
Claims Act [41-4-1 to 41-4-27 NMSA 1978].
D. Samples shall be stored in accordance with rules and procedures adopted by the
administrative center.
E. DNA testing shall be performed by the administrative center or a contract facility
it may designate.
F. DNA records and samples shall be securely classified and stored by the
administrative center.