N.M. Stat. § 30-3-12 : — CRIMINAL OFFENSESASSAULT AND BATTERY —3-12 - Assault against a household member TEXT PDF A. Assault against a household member consists of: (1) an attempt to commit a battery against a household member; or (2) any unlawful act, threat or menacing conduct that causes a household member to reasonably believe that he is in danger of receiving an immediate battery. B. Whoever commits assault against a household member is guilty of a petty misdemeanor. NMS § 30-3-12 Laws 1995, ch. 221, § 3.