§ 19-7-30 NMSA 1978

All leases for grazing or agricultural purposes shall be for a term of not exceeding five years except as provided in this chapter. All rents are payable cash in advance or, if the lessee so elects, may be divided into five equal annual payments as follows: one-fifth in advance, the remainder to be evidenced by four equal joint and several promissory notes of even date with the lease, signed by the lessee and by two other persons satisfactory to the commissioner, due in one, two, three and four years respectively, but the commissioner may by regulation provide for waiving the promissory note requirement and may also by regulation provide for acceptance of a surety bond in lieu of promissory notes. All leases shall terminate on the thirtieth of September.