name = "Atlas Commons research objects — civil statute-of-limitations deadlines for New Mexico"
description = "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."
license = "CC0-1.0"
jsonld = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm.jsonld"

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm/sol-defamation-libel-slander"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Mexico sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8)"
text = "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)"
sourceUrl = "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= "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm/sol-medical-malpractice"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Mexico sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (N.M. Stat. § 41-5-13)"
text = "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)"
sourceUrl = "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."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm/sol-personal-injury"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Mexico sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8)"
text = "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)"
sourceUrl = "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."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm/sol-product-liability"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Mexico sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for product liability (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8)"
text = "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)"
sourceUrl = "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."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm/sol-wrongful-death"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Mexico sets a 3 years from death civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (N.M. Stat. § 41-2-2)"
text = "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)"
sourceUrl = "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."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm/sol-contract-oral"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Mexico sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4)"
text = "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)"
sourceUrl = "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."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm/sol-fraud"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Mexico sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for fraud (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4)"
text = "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)"
sourceUrl = "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."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm/sol-property-damage"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Mexico sets a 4 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4)"
text = "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)"
sourceUrl = "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."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm/sol-contract-written"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New Mexico sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (N.M. Stat. § 37-1-3)"
text = "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)"
sourceUrl = "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."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/nm/sol-boundary"
warrant = "INTERPRETATION"
name = "Why these statute-of-limitations periods are NOT your deadline (the L5 boundary)"
text = "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)"
sourceUrl = "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."

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Defamation (libel / slander)"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8"
Notes = "Same statute covers injuries to person or reputation."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Medical malpractice"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.M. Stat. § 41-5-13"
Notes = "repose 3y; Non-qualified providers fall under 37-1-8 (3-year discovery rule); minors have until age of majority + 1 year."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Personal injury"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8"
Notes = "discovery rule; Tort Claims Act requires notice to government within 90 days."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Product liability"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.M. Stat. § 37-1-8"
Notes = "discovery rule; Personal-injury based products claims governed by 37-1-8."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Wrongful death"
Deadline = "3 years from death"
Statute = "N.M. Stat. § 41-2-2"
Notes = "Tort Claims Act notice required within 6 months for governmental defendants."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract oral"
Deadline = "4 years"
Statute = "N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4"
Notes = "Also covers accounts and unwritten contracts."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Fraud"
Deadline = "4 years"
Statute = "N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4"
Notes = "discovery rule; Section 37-1-4 expressly covers relief on the ground of fraud."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Property damage"
Deadline = "4 years"
Statute = "N.M. Stat. § 37-1-4"
Notes = "Catch-all 4-year SOL also covers conversion and unspecified actions."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract written"
Deadline = "6 years"
Statute = "N.M. Stat. § 37-1-3"
Notes = "UCC sale-of-goods 4-year SOL applies under § 55-2-725."
Warrant = "RECORDED"
