§ 53-16-23 NMSA 1978

Upon the voluntary or involuntary dissolution of a corporation, the portion of the assets distributable to a creditor or shareholder who is unknown or cannot be found, or who is under disability and there is no person legally competent to receive the distributive portion, shall be reduced to cash and deposited with the state treasurer and shall be paid over to the creditor or shareholder or to his legal representative upon proof satisfactory to the state treasurer of his right thereto.