N.M. Code R. § 16.13.9.8
A licensee whose license is in good standing with the Board may request his/her license be placed on inactive status by meeting the following requirements:
D. Return the application postmarked on or before the license expiration date.
[2-24-88; 10-31-95; 16.13.9.8 NMAC – Rn, 16 NMAC 13.9.8, 1-25-2001]