Construction Litigation in New Mexico
This page covers construction litigation as it applies in New Mexico — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what construction litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern construction litigation in New Mexico
New Mexico state law
- Chapter 4 — Counties › Article 62 — Revenue BondsNM 4 § 4-62-1
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Chapter 10 — Public Officers and Employees › Article 11 — Retirement of Public Officers and Employees GenerallyNM 10 § 10-11-130
- Chapter 11 — Intergovernmental Agreements and Authorities › Article 13 — Indian Gaming Compact (Superseded.)NM 11 § 11-13-2
- Chapter 11 — Intergovernmental Agreements and Authorities › Article 21 — Interstate Medical Licensure CompactNM 11 § 11-21-2
- Chapter 13 — Public Purchases and Property › Article 1 — ProcurementNM 13 § 13-1-98
- Chapter 30 — Criminal Offenses › Article 16B — Unauthorized RecordingNM 30 § 30-16B-7
Federal law
- Davis-Bacon Act
Requires payment of locally prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects. Codified at 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3148.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for construction litigation in New Mexico.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.