N.M. Stat. § 30-16B-6
Exemptions.
The provisions of the Unauthorized Recording Act do not apply to:
A. any radio or television broadcaster who transfers any recording as part of, or in
connection with, a radio or television broadcast transmission or for archival
preservation;
B. any recording defined as a public record of any court, legislative body or
proceedings of a public body, whether or not a fee is charged or collected for copies; or
C. any person who transfers a recording for his personal use and who does not
derive any commercial advantage or private financial gain from the transfer.