In all actions tried upon the facts without a jury the magistrate shall, at the conclusion of the case, forthwith orally announce his decision and thereafter enter the appropriate judgment or final order.
N.M. R. Crim. P. Magist. Ct. 6-604
ANNOTATIONS Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. - Right of accused, in state criminal trial, to insist, over prosecutor's or court's objection, on trial by court without jury, 37 A.L.R.4th 304.