N.M. Code R. § 20.2.11.7
In addition to the terms defined in 20.2.2 NMAC (Definitions), as used in this Part:
B. "Rural area" means any area five or more miles from a community of more than fifty people and one or more miles from any residence.
[11/30/95; 20.2.11.7 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 2.11.107 10/31/02]