New Mexico Weigh Station

NM requires you to pay for every mile you drive in their state if you don't have a NM permit. If you have a NM permit you have to file every quarter and pay for the miles that way.

 

I've never had to buy a permit for New Mexico when I go to Albuquerque.

You just have to park and come in and show your paperwork and then you're on your way.

Sounds like this guy was double dipping.

 

If vehicle is 55,000 or more
Weight Distance - NM Motor Vehicle Division
You can buy single trip permit which is expensive or open an account and pay by the miles quarterly.
Don't forget to submit report even o miles in NM was in this quarter.

 

Also fuel. Every gallon picked up is counted.

 

The NM weight distance permit has nothing to do with fuel. You are charged so much per mile traveled in the state depending on your weight. You can buy an anual permit and then file quartly returns, or buy a trip permit every time you enter the state.

 

There is a link in my post with all information.
I could be wrong.

 

I think it's any vehicle registered over 26000, not 55000

 

Call the NM Trucking Association. They can answer any questions.