To prove payment of rent, mortgage or lease, a recovery entity must complete the affirmation provided by the economic development department to the New Mexico finance authority for distribution to recovery entities, along with proof of payment including a bank statement, canceled check, credit card receipt, ACH transaction or other forms of proof generally accepted. The rent, lease or mortgage payments must be for the recovery entity's place of business within New Mexico and must be payments related to land or buildings. Equipment rentals or leases do not qualify under the Local Economic Development Act.
N.M. Admin. Code § 2.92.1.13