--- title: Atlas Commons research objects — civil statute-of-limitations deadlines for New Mexico license: CC0-1.0 source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) --- # Atlas Commons research objects — civil statute-of-limitations deadlines for New Mexico New Mexico's civil statute-of-limitations periods for 9 common causes of action, each as a recorded claim carrying the statute citation and URL so a consuming agent can verify it at the cited code — plus the single interpretive L5 boundary: these are the statutes as written, NOT any person's actual deadline (accrual, the discovery rule, tolling, and statutes of repose are fact-specific legal determinations). The atlas informs and routes to counsel; it never computes a deadline. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026). CC0. ## Claims ### New Mexico sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8) **RECORDED.** Under N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8, the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in New Mexico is 3 years. Note: Same statute covers injuries to person or reputation.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) — https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-37/article-1/section-37-1-8/ Falsifier: A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release. ### New Mexico sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (N.M. Stat. § 41-5-13) **RECORDED.** Under N.M. Stat. § 41-5-13, the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in New Mexico is 3 years. Note: an outer statute of repose of 3 year(s) may also bar the claim; Non-qualified providers fall under 37-1-8 (3-year discovery rule); minors have until age of majority + 1 year.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) — https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-41/article-5/section-41-5-13/ Falsifier: A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release. ### New Mexico sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8) **RECORDED.** Under N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8, the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in New Mexico is 3 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Tort Claims Act requires notice to government within 90 days.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) — https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-37/article-1/section-37-1-8/ Falsifier: A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release. ### New Mexico sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for product liability (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8) **RECORDED.** Under N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8, the civil statute of limitations for product liability in New Mexico is 3 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Personal-injury based products claims governed by 37-1-8.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) — https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-37/article-1/section-37-1-8/ Falsifier: A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release. ### New Mexico sets a 3 years from death civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (N.M. Stat. § 41-2-2) **RECORDED.** Under N.M. Stat. § 41-2-2, the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in New Mexico is 3 years from death. Note: Tort Claims Act notice required within 6 months for governmental defendants.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) — https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-41/article-2/section-41-2-2/ Falsifier: A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release. ### New Mexico sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4) **RECORDED.** Under N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4, the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in New Mexico is 4 years. Note: Also covers accounts and unwritten contracts.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) — https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-37/article-1/section-37-1-4/ Falsifier: A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release. ### New Mexico sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for fraud (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4) **RECORDED.** Under N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4, the civil statute of limitations for fraud in New Mexico is 4 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Section 37-1-4 expressly covers relief on the ground of fraud.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) — https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-37/article-1/section-37-1-4/ Falsifier: A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release. ### New Mexico sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4) **RECORDED.** Under N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4, the civil statute of limitations for property damage in New Mexico is 4 years. Note: Catch-all 4-year SOL also covers conversion and unspecified actions.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) — https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-37/article-1/section-37-1-4/ Falsifier: A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release. ### New Mexico sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-3) **RECORDED.** Under N.M. Stat. § 37-1-3, the civil statute of limitations for contract written in New Mexico is 6 years. Note: UCC sale-of-goods 4-year SOL applies under § 55-2-725.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) — https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/chapter-37/article-1/section-37-1-3/ Falsifier: A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release. ### Why these statute-of-limitations periods are NOT your deadline (the L5 boundary) **INTERPRETATION.** The periods above are the statutes New Mexico has on the books. They do NOT tell you YOUR deadline. When a claim "accrues" (starts the clock), whether the discovery rule, tolling, a minor/incapacity, or a statute of repose changes it, and which cause of action even applies, are fact-specific legal determinations. A missed deadline can permanently bar a claim. This atlas informs and routes — it is not legal advice and not a substitute for a licensed attorney. If you may have a claim, consult an attorney in New Mexico immediately; for free civil legal aid see this state's legal-aid page. Source: Justice Atlas framing (over the statutes above) — https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/ Falsifier: occurred=FALSE (a framing/legal boundary, not an event) and adjudged=FALSE (the atlas's reading, not a court's ruling on any case) — the lowest-warrant claim. The period+citation claims above are recorded statutes (verifiable at the cited code); this boundary is the only interpretation. --- Every claim above carries a four-status warrant (RECORDED / MODELED / DERIVED / INTERPRETATION) and a named source you can re-fetch — this is a research object, not a flat fact. Structured: `https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm.jsonld` ## Data ### Civil filing deadlines in New Mexico — statutes as written RECORDED statutes (verify at each cited code). Not your actual deadline — accrual, tolling, and which claim applies are fact-specific. Consult a licensed attorney. | Claim | Deadline | Statute | Notes | Warrant | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Defamation (libel / slander) | 3 years | N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8 | Same statute covers injuries to person or reputation. | RECORDED | | Medical malpractice | 3 years | N.M. Stat. § 41-5-13 | repose 3y; Non-qualified providers fall under 37-1-8 (3-year discovery rule); minors have until age of majority + 1 year. | RECORDED | | Personal injury | 3 years | N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8 | discovery rule; Tort Claims Act requires notice to government within 90 days. | RECORDED | | Product liability | 3 years | N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8 | discovery rule; Personal-injury based products claims governed by 37-1-8. | RECORDED | | Wrongful death | 3 years from death | N.M. Stat. § 41-2-2 | Tort Claims Act notice required within 6 months for governmental defendants. | RECORDED | | Contract oral | 4 years | N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4 | Also covers accounts and unwritten contracts. | RECORDED | | Fraud | 4 years | N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4 | discovery rule; Section 37-1-4 expressly covers relief on the ground of fraud. | RECORDED | | Property damage | 4 years | N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4 | Catch-all 4-year SOL also covers conversion and unspecified actions. | RECORDED | | Contract written | 6 years | N.M. Stat. § 37-1-3 | UCC sale-of-goods 4-year SOL applies under § 55-2-725. | RECORDED |