N.M. Stat. § 62-1-5

In addition to the powers conferred by the general incorporation laws of the state, any corporation for one or more of the purposes mentioned in Section 62-1-1 NMSA 1978 organized under the laws of New Mexico may construct, maintain, extend, own, purchase or lease any plant, line or lines whether wholly within or wholly or partly without this state, and shall have the power to connect with or attach to the line or lines of other corporations or individuals, to join with other corporations or individuals in constructing, maintaining or operating such line or lines upon such terms as may be agreed upon, and to consolidate with other corporations organized for similar purposes under the laws of this state or of any other territory, state or country and to purchase, hold, own and vote the stock or securities of other corporations.