N.M. Admin. Code § 4.5.2.6
The objective of this rule is to describe the state grants in aid to public libraries program (hereinafter "the state aid program") and to establish criteria for reviewing and awarding the grants. The purpose of the state aid program is to provide financial assistance that encourages and supports public library service by public libraries and developing public libraries. The state aid program is intended to supplement and encourage local effort in providing local library service. The state aid program consists of developing library grants and public library grants that may be used for: library collections; library staff salaries; library staff professional development; library equipment; or other operational expenditures associated with delivery of library services.
N.M. Admin. Code § 4.5.2.6