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New Mexico Private Time Frames

Step 1: Notice

Residential: Within 20 days of first furnishing; lender must be notified.

Commercial: Within 60 days of first furnishing. A late notice will trap back 30 days. See Speed Bumps for exceptions.

Step 2: Lien

Original contractors: Within 120 days of completion of its contract
New Mexico HB 179 - As of June 16, 2023 a copy of the lien must be delivered to the owner within 15 days of the filing

Step 3: Foreclosure

Within 2 years after the lien is filed.