A. Possession of explosives consists of knowingly possessing, manufacturing or transporting any explosive and either intending to use the explosive in the commission of any felony or knowing or reasonably believing that another intends to use the explosive to commit any felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
fourth degree felonyup to 18 monthsup to $5,000
For details, see N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-18-15

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B. Any person who commits possession of explosives is guilty of a fourth degree felony.