New Mexico Statutes Chapter 1. Elections § 1-1-4. Qualified elector

A. As used in the Election Code and rules promulgated by the secretary of state, “qualified elector” means any resident of this state who is qualified to vote under the provisions of the constitution of New Mexico and the constitution of the United States and includes any qualified resident.

B. As used in all other statutes and rules of New Mexico, unless otherwise defined, “qualified elector” means a “voter” as that term is defined in Section 1-1-5 NMSA 1978.