2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 59A: Insurance Code
Article 53: Fire Protection Fund, 59A-53-1 through 59A-53-19
Section 59A-53-8: Expenditure of fire protection fund money.

59A-53-8. Expenditure of fire protection fund money.

Any amount distributed from the fire protection fund to an incorporated municipality or to a county fire district shall be expended only for the maintenance of its fire department; the purchase, construction, maintenance, repair and operation of its fire stations, including substations; fire apparatus and equipment and the financing or refinancing thereof; the payment of insurance premiums on fire stations, substations, fire apparatus and equipment and insurance premiums for injuries or deaths of firefighters as otherwise provided by law; and fire department emergency medical services, except salaries. Provided, however, that no money shall be expended from the fund for any purpose relating to the water supply systems of any incorporated municipality or district or for the improvement or construction of the systems or for purchase, rental, installation or maintenance of fire hydrants or for any other appurtenances relating to the distribution or use of the water supply system. Funds distributed from the fire protection fund to an incorporated municipality or a county fire district may also be expended for the expense of firefighters for attending fire schools and conventions approved by the marshal.