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Statute of Limitations
New Mexico has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury (NMSA § 37-1-8). For minors, the statute is tolled until age 18. New Mexico's Unfair Practices Act (NMSA § 57-12-1) provides a 4-year window for deceptive trade practice claims with treble damages.
3 years from injury (tolled for minors until age 18)
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Source: New Mexico common law
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