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Calculate New Mexico court deadlines under N.M.R.A. Covers 30-day answer windows, 3-day mail extensions, summary judgment timelines, and New Mexico holiday exclusions.

New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure for District Courts

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New Mexico Deadline Rules

  • Answer to complaint: 30 days after service (N.M.R.A. Rule 1-012(A)(1))
  • Mail service adds 3 calendar days to response periods (N.M.R.A. Rule 1-006(D))
  • Response to motion for summary judgment: 21 days (N.M.R.A. Rule 1-056(D))
  • New Mexico state holidays toll deadlines; next court day rule applies