New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-11-25. Retirement; reemployment

A. A member retired pursuant to the provisions of the Educational Retirement Act may be removed from retirement status by returning to employment. A reemployed member shall make regular contributions pursuant to the Educational Retirement Act. Upon termination of reemployment, the member shall be eligible for retirement benefits again based upon all service credit acquired. In no case shall the retirement benefits be less than the member was receiving prior to the member's reemployment.

B. At the time of retirement following a period of reemployment, the member's retirement benefits shall be paid in accordance with the terms of the option selected at the time of the first retirement.