New Mexico Statutes Chapter 50. Employment Law § 50-6-17. Exceptions

(1) by a parent in an occupation other than manufacturing or mining or other than an occupation found to be particularly hazardous or detrimental to the health of children under the age of sixteen;

(2) as an actor or performer in motion picture, theatrical, radio or television productions; or

(3) to sell or deliver newspapers, with the parent's consent, during the school term or during vacation and the child is attending school as required by law and does not engage in such employment except at times when the child's presence is not required at school.