N.M. Stat. § 19-8-31
Current through 2024, ch. 69
When newly acquired acreage is posted to the tract books, or when other acreage is designated upon the tract books to be open acreage after having been previously leased or after having been withdrawn from leasing by the commissioner, all applications for mineral lease filed thereon within three (3) land office work days after such posting or designation shall be considered as simultaneous applications.
NMS § 19-8-31