In order to get a handicap placard in New Mexico, you must first have a disability that limits your mobility. This can include, but is not limited to, blindness, paralysis, amputation, and severe arthritis. Once you have been diagnosed by a medical professional, you will need to fill out an application form from the New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles. On this application, you will need to provide proof of your disability, as well as your contact information. Once your application has been approved, you will be issued a handicap placard which can be used to park in designated handicap parking spots.