A validly licensed furbearer hunter is authorized by the department to hunt for and take raccoons by use of artificial light while hunting at night with a rim-fire rifle or handgun no greater in size than a .22 caliber, shotgun, bow or crossbow during open season. The artificial light used for raccoon hunting must be a headlamp or hand held flashlight. It is unlawful for any artificial light to be cast from a vehicle while raccoon hunting.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.30.13.11