SOURCE LIST
Every authority cited in the New Mexico guide, with a link to the primary text and how much rests on it. Where a link lands on a whole document rather than the provision, it says so. Verified as of November 2026.
Shelved by code and chapter, in section order. Open a chapter to see its sections.
CHAPTER 1Chapter 1, Elections4
- NMSA 1978, § 1-1-24Required voter identificationCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 1-4-5.7Registration at voting location prior to votingCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 1-4-8Duties of county clerk; acceptance of registration; close of registration; late registrationCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 1-12-42Conduct of election; employees; time to voteCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 10Chapter 10, Public Officers and Employees3
- NMSA 1978, § 10-15-1Formation of public policy; procedures for open meetings; exceptions and procedures for closed meetingsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 10-15-3Invalid actions; standingCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 10-15-4PenaltyCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 12Chapter 12, Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters2
- NMSA 1978, § 12-2A-7Computation of timeCited by 1 section · the clock's holidays
- NMSA 1978, § 12-5-2Legal holidays; designationCited by 1 section · the clock's holidays
CHAPTER 14Chapter 14, Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths4
- NMSA 1978, § 14-2-1Right to inspect public records; exceptionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 14-2-8Procedure for requesting recordsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 14-2-11Procedure for denied requestsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 14-2-12EnforcementCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 24Chapter 24, Health and Safety3
- NMSA 1978, § 24-7A-2Advance health-care directivesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 24-7A-3Revocation of advance health-care directiveCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 24-7A-5Decisions by surrogateCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 26Chapter 26, Drugs and Cosmetics5
- NMSA 1978, § 26-2C-25Personal use of cannabisCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 26-2C-26Limits on personal use; penaltiesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 26-2C-27Personal production of cannabis; penaltiesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 26-2C-29Cannabis within restricted area; penaltyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 26-2C-30Unlawful possession of cannabis; penaltiesCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 28Chapter 28, Human Rights3
- NMSA 1978, § 28-1-7Unlawful discriminatory practiceCited by 2 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 28-1-10Grievance procedureCited by 2 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 28-23-3Prohibition on paying employees less for same workCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 29Chapter 29, Law Enforcement9
- NMSA 1978, § 29-1-16Electronic recordings of custodial interrogationsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 29-1-18Requiring certain law enforcement agencies to use body- worn cameras while on duty; exceptions; adoption of policies and procedures governing useCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 29-3A-4Expungement of records upon release without convictionCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 29-3A-5Expungement of records upon convictionCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 29-3A-7Effect of an order to expungeCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 29-19-4Applicant qualificationsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 29-19-8Limitation on licenseCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 29-19-9Possession of licenseCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 29-19-11Validity of license in a courthouse or court facilityCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 30Chapter 30, Criminal Offenses54
- NMSA 1978, § 30-1-5Classification of crimesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-1-6Classified crimes definedCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-1-7Degrees of feloniesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-2-7Justifiable homicide by citizenCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3-1AssaultCited by 2 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3-2Aggravated assaultCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3A-2Harassment; penaltiesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3A-3Stalking; penaltiesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3-4BatteryCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3-5Aggravated batteryCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3-11DefinitionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3-12Assault against a household memberCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3-15Battery against a household memberCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3-16Aggravated battery against a household memberCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-6-1Abandonment or abuse of a childCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-7-1"Carrying a deadly weapon"Cited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-7-2Unlawful carrying of a deadly weaponCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-7-2.1Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premisesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-7-2.2Unlawful possession of a handgun by a person; exceptions; penaltyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-7-2.4Unlawful carrying of a firearm on university premises; notice; penaltyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-7-3Unlawful carrying of a firearm in licensed liquor establishmentsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-7-4.1Negligently making a firearm accessible to a minor; negligently making a firearm accessible to a minor resulting in great bodily harm or death; penaltiesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-7-7.1Unlawful sale of a firearm without a background checkCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-7-16Firearms or destructive devices; receipt, transportation or possession by certain persons; penaltyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-8-4LitteringCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-12-1Interference with communications; exceptionCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-14-1Criminal trespassCited by 2 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 30-14-6No trespassing notice; sign contents; posting; requirement; prescribing a penalty for wrongful posting of public landsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-15-1Criminal damage to propertyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-16-1LarcenyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-16-2RobberyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-16-3BurglaryCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-16-4Aggravated burglaryCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-16-20Shoplifting; aggravated shopliftingCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-16-21Civil liability of adult shoplifter; penaltyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-16-22Presumptions createdCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-16-23Reasonable detentionCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-16-24.1Theft of identity; obtaining identity by electronic fraudCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-18-1Cruelty to animals; extreme cruelty to animals; penalties; exceptionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-20-1Disorderly conductCited by 2 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 30-20-12Use of telephone to terrify, intimidate, threaten, harass, annoy or offend; penaltyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-22-1Resisting, evading or obstructing an officerCited by 3 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 30-22-1.1Aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officerCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-22-3Concealing identityCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-25-1PerjuryCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-27-2.1Impersonating a peace officerCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-28-1Attempt to commit a felonyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-28-2ConspiracyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-31-20Trafficking controlled substances; violationCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-31-23Controlled substances; possession prohibitedCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-31-25.1Possession, delivery or manufacture of drug paraphernalia prohibited; exceptionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-31-27.1Overdose prevention; limited immunityCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-36-4Unlawful to issueCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 30-36-5PenaltyCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 31Chapter 31, Criminal Procedure5
- NMSA 1978, § 31-1-6Citation in lieu of arrest without a warrantCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 31-1-7Arrest without warrant; liabilityCited by 2 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 31-3-9Failure to appear; penaltyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 31-18-15Sentencing authority; noncapital felonies; basic sentences and fines; parole authority; meritorious deductionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 31-19-1Sentencing authority[;] misdemeanors; imprisonment and fines; probationCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 32AChapter 32A, Children's Code1
- NMSA 1978, § 32A-4-3Duty to report child abuse and child neglect; responsibility to investigate child abuse or neglect; penalty; notification of plan of safe careCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 34Chapter 34, Court Structure and Administration1
- NMSA 1978, § 34-8A-3Metropolitan court; jurisdictionCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 35Chapter 35, Magistrate and Municipal Courts2
- NMSA 1978, § 35-3-3Jurisdiction; civil actionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 35-12-7Garnishment; exemptionsCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 37Chapter 37, Limitation of Actions; Abatement and Revivor6
- NMSA 1978, § 37-1-3Notes; written instruments; period of limitation; computation of periodCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 37-1-4Accounts and unwritten contracts; injuries to property; conversion; fraud; unspecified actionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 37-1-8Actions against sureties on fiduciary bonds; injuries to person or reputationCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 37-1-10Minors; incapacitated personsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 37-1-23Contractual liability; statute of limitationsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 37-1-24Suits against municipalities or their officersCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 38Chapter 38, Trials1
- NMSA 1978, § 38-5-18Employer prohibited from penalizing employee for jury serviceCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 40Chapter 40, Domestic Affairs19
- NMSA 1978, § 40-1-6Restrictions on marriage of minorsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-1-10License required; county clerkCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-3-8Classes of propertyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-3-12Presumption of community property; presumption of separate property where property acquired by married woman prior to July 1, 1973Cited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-4-1Dissolution of marriageCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-4-5Dissolution of marriage; jurisdiction; domicileCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-4-7Proceedings; spousal support; support of children; division of propertyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-4-9Standards for the determination of child custody; hearingCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-4-9.1Joint custody; standards for determination; parenting planCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-4-11.1Child support; guidelinesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-4-11.4Modification of child support orders; exchange of financial informationCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-8-1Change of name; petition and orderCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-9-2Children; visitation by grandparent; petition; mediationCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-13-2DefinitionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-13-3Petition for order of protection; contents; standard formsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-13-3.2Ex parte emergency orders of protectionCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-13-4Temporary order of protection; hearing; dismissalCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-13-5Order of protection; contents; remedies; title to property not affected; mutual order of protectionCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 40-13-6Service of order; duration; penalty; remedies not exclusiveCited by 2 sections
CHAPTER 41Chapter 41, Torts3
- NMSA 1978, § 41-2-2Limitation of actionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 41-4-15Statute of limitationsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 41-4-16Notice of claimsCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 42Chapter 42, Actions and Proceedings Relating to Property2
- NMSA 1978, § 42-10-1ExemptionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 42-10-9Homestead exemptionCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 45Chapter 45, Uniform Probate Code9
- NMSA 1978, § 45-2-101Intestate estateCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 45-2-102Share of the spouseCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 45-2-103Share of heirs other than surviving spouseCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 45-2-502Execution; witnessed willsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 45-2-504Self-proved willCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 45-2-505Who may witnessCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 45-5B-104Power of attorney is durableCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 45-5B-105Execution of power of attorneyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 45-5B-110Termination of power of attorney or agent's authorityCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 47Chapter 47, Property Law13
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-18DepositsCited by 2 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-19.2Dwelling unit applicant screening fee; prohibited feesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-20Obligations of ownerCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-24Right of entryCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-27.2AbatementCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-33Breach of agreement by resident and relief by ownerCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-34.1Disposition of property left on the premisesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-36Unlawful removal and diminution of services prohibitedCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-37Notice of termination and damagesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-39Owner retaliation prohibitedCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-40Action for possession by ownerCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-46Writ of restitutionCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 47-8-48Prevailing party rights in lawsuit; private enforcementCited by 3 sections
CHAPTER 50Chapter 50, Employment Law12
- NMSA 1978, § 50-4-2Semimonthly and monthly pay daysCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 50-4A-3Domestic abuse leave required; retaliation prohibitedCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 50-4-4Discharges [Discharged] employeesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 50-4-5Employees quitting employmentCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 50-4-22Minimum wagesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 50-4-26Enforcement; penalties; employees' remediesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 50-4-26.1Retaliation prohibitedCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 50-6-1Children under fourteen; employment prohibitedCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 50-6-2Work permit for children fourteen to sixteenCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 50-6-3Maximum hours for children fourteen to sixteenCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 50-17-3Earned sick leave; use and accrualCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 50-17-8Exercise of rights protected; retaliation prohibitedCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 51Chapter 51, Unemployment Compensation1
- NMSA 1978, § 51-1-7Disqualification for benefitsCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 52Chapter 52, Workers' Compensation2
- NMSA 1978, § 52-1-29Notice of accident to employer; employer to post clear notice of requirementCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 52-1-31Claim to be filed for workers' compensation; effect of failure to give required notice or to file claim within time allowedCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 57Chapter 57, Trade Practices and Regulations6
- NMSA 1978, § 57-12-3Unfair or deceptive and unconscionable trade practices prohibitedCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 57-12-10Private remediesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 57-12-21Door-to-door sales; contracts; requirements; prohibitionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 57-16A-3Conformation to express warrantiesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 57-16A-8Limitation of actionCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 57-16A-9Reasonable attorney feesCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 60Chapter 60, Business Licenses3
- NMSA 1978, § 60-7B-1Selling or giving alcoholic beverages to minors; possession of alcoholic beverages by minorsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 60-7B-7Presenting false evidence of age or identityCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 60-7B-14Substance-related poisoning prevention; limited immunityCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 66Chapter 66, Motor Vehicles32
- NMSA 1978, § 66-3-846.1Sun screening material on windshields and windows; requirements; violation; penaltyCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-5-2Drivers must be licensedCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-5-8Provisional licenses; instruction permits; driver education students; temporary licensesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-5-16Physical license to be carried and exhibited on demandCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-5-39Driving while license suspended; penaltiesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-5-39.1Driving while license revoked; penaltiesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-5-205Vehicle must be insured or owner must have evidence of financial responsibility; penaltiesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-201Accidents involving death or personal injuriesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-202Accidents involving damage to vehicleCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-203Duty to give information and render aidCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-206Immediate notice of accidentsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-301Speed regulationCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-332Operation of vehicles on approach of moving authorized emergency vehicles; operation of vehicles on approach of certain stationary vehiclesCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-347Overtaking and passing school busCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-356Mandatory use of protective helmetsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-369Child passenger restraint; enforcementCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-372Safety belt use required; exceptionCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-374Texting while drivingCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-7-375Use of a handheld mobile communication device while driving a commercial motor vehicleCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-7Penalty for misdemeanorCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-102Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs; aggravated driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs; penaltiesCited by 2 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-105Implied Consent Act; short titleCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-107Implied consent to submit to chemical testCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-110Use of tests in criminal actions or civil actions; levels of intoxication; mandatory chargingCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-111Refusal to submit to chemical tests; testing; grounds for revocation of license or privilege to driveCited by 3 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-112Revocation of license or privilege to drive; notice; effective date; hearing; hearing costs; reviewCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-113Reckless drivingCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-114Careless drivingCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-123Conduct of arresting officer; notices by citationCited by 2 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-125Arrest without warrantCited by 2 sections
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-138Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages in open containers in a motor vehicle prohibited; exceptionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 66-8-139PenaltiesCited by 1 section
CHAPTER 77Chapter 77, Animals and Livestock2
- NMSA 1978, § 77-1A-2DefinitionsCited by 1 section
- NMSA 1978, § 77-1A-6Prohibited acts; penaltiesCited by 1 section
- Whren v. United States, 517 U.S. 806 (1996)A traffic stop is reasonable when there is probable cause of a traffic violationCited by 2 sections
- Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106 (1977)An officer may order the driver out of a lawfully stopped carCited by 2 sections
- Maryland v. Wilson, 519 U.S. 408 (1997)An officer may order passengers out of a lawfully stopped carCited by 2 sections
- Brendlin v. California, 551 U.S. 249 (2007)A passenger is seized by a traffic stop and may challenge itCited by 2 sections
- Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348 (2015)A stop may not be extended beyond its purpose to run a dog sniffCited by 2 sections
- Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 (1973)Consent to a search must be voluntaryCited by 2 sections
- Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966)Right to remain silent and to counsel during custodial interrogationCited by 1 section
- County of Riverside v. McLaughlin, 500 U.S. 44 (1991)Probable cause review generally within 48 hours of a warrantless arrestCited by 1 section
- Riley v. California, 573 U.S. 373 (2014)Police need a warrant to search a phone seized during an arrestCited by 1 section
- Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 (1989)Force during a seizure is judged by objective reasonableness from the officer's perspective at the timeCited by 2 sections
- Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1 (1985)Deadly force against a fleeing suspect is unreasonable absent probable cause of a significant threat of death or serious injuryCited by 2 sections
- Wilson v. Arkansas, 514 U.S. 927 (1995)Knocking and announcing is part of whether an entry is reasonableCited by 1 section
- Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573 (1980)Warrantless entry into a home to make a routine arrest is barredCited by 1 section
- Georgia v. Randolph, 547 U.S. 103 (2006)A present occupant's refusal defeats another occupant's consentCited by 1 section
- Brigham City v. Stuart, 547 U.S. 398 (2006)Police may enter to render emergency aidCited by 1 section
- Birchfield v. North Dakota, 579 U.S. 438 (2016)A breath test may be taken incident to arrest, a blood draw needs a warrantCited by 1 section
- Missouri v. McNeely, 569 U.S. 141 (2013)The natural fall of blood alcohol is not by itself an emergency justifying a warrantless drawCited by 1 section