New Mexico Statutes Chapter 63. Railroads and Communications § 63-9A-6.2. Carrier of last resort

Any telecommunications company which has a certificate of public convenience and necessity permitting it to provide message telecommunications service between or among local exchange areas shall not be allowed to terminate or withdraw from providing message telecommunications service between or among local exchange areas without an order of the commission upon a finding that there is another telecommunications company in place capable of providing service without interruption.