There has been much discussion about whether votes in this next election will be counted securely.
Every state has rules about what poll observers can do at the polls and how votes can be challenged. Here are the rules for your state:
New Mexico The county chair of each political party represented on the ballot may appoint in writing challengers for each polling location. (N.M. Stat. Ann. § 1-2-21).
An election-related organization may appoint watchers in a county if the organization provides a written notice to the secretary of state at least ten days prior to the election date and specifies the names of the qualified appointees. Any group of three candidates for elected office may appoint watchers in a county. The secretary of state shall notify the county clerk of the qualified appointees at least five days before the election. (N.M. Stat. Ann. § 1-2-27).
Challengers and watchers shall be voters of a precinct located in that county to which they are appointed. (N.M. Stat. Ann. § 1-2-22).
A challenge may be interposed by a member of the precinct board or by a party challenger (N.M. Stat. Ann. § 1-2-20).