New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-10A-12. Limited reciprocity

A. A teacher or school principal licensed in another state may be granted a level two, or level three-A or site administrator license if the teacher or site administrator has teaching experience, demonstrates the required competencies and meets other requirements and qualifications for the license for which the teacher or school principal applies, including clearance of the required background check.  The local superintendent may require a mentorship period for the licensee if the superintendent deems it necessary.  A teacher or site administrator who holds an out-of-state license may apply for a lower level license if the teacher or site administrator does not meet the requirements for the higher level.

B. The department may grant an initial site administrator license to an out-of-state candidate who does not meet the other requirements and qualifications of that license if the candidate:

C. The department may grant a superintendent license to an out-of-state candidate who does not meet the other requirements and qualifications of that license if the candidate:

D. An instructional support provider licensed in another state may be granted a level two or level three license if the instructional support provider has professional experience, holds a professional license in addition to a school license, if applicable, and demonstrates the required competencies and meets other requirements and qualifications for the license sought, including clearance of the required background check.  A local superintendent may require a mentorship period for the licensee if the local superintendent deems it necessary.  An instructional support provider who holds an out-of-state school license may apply for a lower level license if the instructional support provider does not meet the requirements and qualifications for the higher level.