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New Mexico follows a "one-bite" common-law rule — proving the owner knew of dangerous propensity is often the case-defining issue.

New Mexico enforces reasonable non-competes — and NMSA § 24-1I-1 voids non-competes against physicians, dentists, and certain health-care providers.

New Mexico is a fault state with pure comparative — and minimum auto liability of $25K/$50K leaves many crashes underinsured.

The New Mexico Unfair Practices Act (NMSA § 57-12-1) allows actual damages, treble damages for willful violations, and attorney fees.

New Mexico’s sentencing under NMSA § 31-18 plus mandatory minimums and habitual-offender enhancements make plea positioning critical.

New Mexico recognizes strict products liability under Stang v. Hertz — and pure comparative fault applies, so partially negligent plaintiffs can recover.

The New Mexico Human Rights Act (NMSA § 28-1-1) covers more than Title VII — including sexual orientation, gender identity, and serious medical condition.

New Mexico is a community-property state — and the no-fault ground of "incompatibility" governs most modern divorces under NMSA § 40-4-1.

New Mexico has immigration courts in Albuquerque — and proximity to the southern border drives heavy asylum and removal practice.

The New Mexico Lemon Law (NMSA § 57-16A-1) covers new vehicles within 1 year/12,000 miles — and the manufacturer pays attorney fees if you prevail.

NM caps med-mal damages at $750K under NMSA § 41-5-6 — and the Patient Compensation Fund pays excess against qualified providers.

A 3-year SOL under NMSA § 37-1-8 and pure comparative fault frame every NM PI case.

NM premises liability turns on notice and reasonableness — and pure comparative fault means even partially negligent plaintiffs can still recover.

New Mexico SSA hearing offices in Albuquerque process moderate volumes — Tenth Circuit precedent shapes review.

NM workers’ comp under NMSA § 52-1 runs through the Workers’ Compensation Administration — and Section 52-1-54 caps attorney fees at $22,500.