Heck, no, ferrets are not illegal in New Mexico. I have five (I live in Albuquerque) and I know other people who have more, including at least one breeder. We also have ferret owners who have posted to this list from Las Cruces and Santa Fe -- also cities in New Mexico. I recently got an e-mail from a lady in Truth or Consequences (yes, named for the TV show) who has ferrets. Linda and fuzzies Esperanza (whom I smuggled here from El Paso), Lucky Charm, Angel, Chocolate Moose, and Zipper [Posted in FML issue 2734]