Xenophanes tryxus, the Glassy-winged Skipper, can be found in TX and NM.
Favorite nectar plant: Bidens
USDA Growing Zones for this plant include: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Host plants:
Malachra fasciata
Malvaviscus arboreus drummondii
Pavonia

CC by sa 2.0 image courtesy of
Dr. Alexey Yakovlev