N.M. Admin. Code § 15.10.32.8
All measurements for the purpose of determining the location of a licensed premises in relation to churches or schools shall be the shortest direct line measurement between the actual limits of the real property of the church or school in which there is regularly conducted church services or educational functions, and the controlled access area of the licensed premises where alcoholic beverages are proposed to be sold. If the proposed licensed premises is within 400 feet of a church or school, and the applicant does not admit the proposed licensed premises is within 300 feet of a church or school, the application must be accompanied by a certified report of a registered engineer or duly licensed surveyor. A license may be granted for a proposed location if a person has obtained a waiver from a local option district governing body for the proposed location.
N.M. Admin. Code § 15.10.32.8