N.M. Code R. § 1.4.1.50
A state agency may procure services, construction or items of tangible personal property having a value not exceeding twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) by issuing a direct purchase order to a contractor based upon the best obtainable price and in accordance with any procedures or processes set forth by the state purchasing agent and the state controller.
[1.4.1.50 NMAC - Rp, 1.4.1.50 NMAC, 6/21/2022]