New Mexico
PRELIMINARY NOTICE
If applicable, pre-lien notice must be delivered no later than 60 days after claimant has first furnished work or materials. N.M.S.A. 1978, § 48-2-2.1(B).
CONTENTS OF PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Property description; name, address, and telephone number of claimant and person with whom claimant contracted/supplied, or to whom claimant furnished labor and/or materials; and cost estimate. N.M.S.A. 1978, § 48-2-2.1(D).
WHEN COMPLETION OCCURS
Upon completion of contract (direct contractors); when all the essentials necessary to the full accomplishment of the purpose for which the building has been constructed are performed (all others). N.M.S.A. 1978, § 48-2-6.
TIME LIMIT FOR RECORDING MECHANICS LIEN
Within 120 days after completion of contract (direct contractors); within 90 days after completion of any building improvement or structure (all others). N.M.S.A. 1978, § 48-2-6.
TIME LIMIT FOR ENFORCING MECHANICS LIEN
Legal action to enforce a claim of lien must be initiated within 2 years after the claim of lien is filed with the county clerk’s office. N.M.S.A. § 48-2-10.
FORECLOSURE OR DISMISSAL BY COURT
A claim of lien is no longer valid if legal action to enforce lien is not initiated within 2 years after the claim of lien is filed. N.M.S.A. § 48-2-10.