N.M. Stat. § 31-29-7
Authorization required for sanction; ambiguity.
A. A collateral sanction may be imposed only by statute or ordinance or by a rule
authorized by law and adopted in accordance with applicable law.
B. A law creating a collateral consequence that is ambiguous as to whether it
imposes a collateral sanction or authorizes a disqualification shall be construed as
authorizing a disqualification.