New Mexico Statutes Chapter 36. Attorneys § 36-3-4. Representation

(a) he is appearing on an individual case basis at the request of the person entitled to representation; or

(b) his appearance is permitted by the official before whom he wishes to appear including an immigration judge, district immigration director, immigration officer-in-charge, regional immigration commissioner, the commissioner of immigration and naturalization or the immigration board, which official, if in his opinion special circumstances warrant it, may require that a law student be accompanied by the supervising faculty member or attorney;

(a) he is appearing on an individual case basis, at the request of the person entitled to representation;

(b) he is appearing without direct or indirect remuneration and files a written declaration to that effect;

(c) he has a preexisting relationship or connection with the person entitled to representation including a relative, neighbor, clergyman, business associate or personal friend, provided that such requirement may be waived, as a matter of administrative discretion, in cases where adequate representation would not otherwise be available; and

(d) if appearing on behalf of a client, his appearance is permitted by the official before whom he wished to appear including an immigration judge, district immigration director, immigration officer-in-charge, regional immigration commissioner, the commissioner of immigration and naturalization or the immigration board, provided that such permission shall not be granted with respect to any individual who regularly engages in immigration and nationality practice or preparation or holds himself out to the public as qualified to do so;