N.M. Admin. Code § 1.4.7.6
Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to protect the state from risks associated with awarding contracts to persons having exhibited an inability or unwillingness to perform faithfully contracts awarded to them by the state; and protect substantial state interests and the integrity of the state's procurement process by establishing a procedure whereby persons determined to have displayed improper conduct can be suspended or debarred from doing business with the state. It is not the purpose of the regulation to impose punishment upon persons for any acts or omissions. There shall be no suspension, debarment, or discrimination of any kind against any person because that person has complained or protested, formally or informally, the state's procurement processes or decisions.
N.M. Admin. Code § 1.4.7.6