N.M. Code R. § 19.31.10.20
Any officer authorized to enforce Chapter 17 NMSA 1978 and state game commission rules shall seize unlawfully possessed or imported species, or any protected species or the carcass or parts of any protected species that is taken or possessed contrary to Chapter 17 NMSA 1978 or state game commission rule.
[19.31.10.20 NMAC - Rp, 19.31.10.20 NMAC, 4/1/2023]