Preliminary Notice Required

    New Mexico Preliminary Notice Requirements for Contractors [2026]

    NM — NMSA § 48-2-2.1

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    Quick Facts

    Notice Required

    Yes

    Notice Type

    Preliminary Notice

    Statute

    NMSA § 48-2-2.1

    Deadline

    60 days from first furnishing

    Delivery Method

    Certified mail or personal delivery

    Key Fact: New Mexico

    New Mexico provides a generous 60-day window for preliminary notice, giving subcontractors and suppliers ample time to file and protect their lien rights.

    Understanding New Mexico Requirements

    New Mexico requires contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers to file a Preliminary Notice to preserve their mechanics lien rights. Under NMSA § 48-2-2.1, claimants must send this notice within 60 days from first furnishing to remain eligible to file a lien if payment disputes arise.

    Failing to send a timely Preliminary Notice in New Mexico can result in the complete loss of your right to file a mechanics lien. This makes compliance with the 60 days from first furnishing deadline one of the most critical administrative tasks for any construction project in the state.

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