New Mexico Statutes Chapter 28. Human Rights § 28-16B-1.1. Professional guardian and conservator licensing.

A. “professional guardian” means an individual or entity appointed by a court that serves as a guardian for more than two individuals who are not related to the guardian by marriage, adoption or third degree of blood or affinity; and

B. “protected person” means a person eighteen years of age or older for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed or other protective order has been made.