Statute of Limitations
New Mexico: Civil SOL for childhood sexual abuse extends to age 24 (6 years after majority). Archdiocese of Santa Fe completed $121.5M bankruptcy settlement (2021). No active window as of 2026.
Age 24 (6 years after majority at age 18)
Where to File in New Mexico
New Mexico's civil statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse extends 6 years after the survivor turns 18, capped at age 24. New Mexico does not have an active lookback window as of February 2026. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018 and reached a $121.5 million settlement in 2021, covering hundreds of survivor claims across decades. The Diocese of Gallup also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reached a $12 million settlement. Survivors with claims against other New Mexico dioceses or against individual defendants not covered by the prior settlements should consult an attorney about whether their claim falls within the current standard SOL.
Exposure in New Mexico
Source: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Mexico
Source: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Mexico