2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 48 - Liens and Mortgages.
Article 2 - Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens
Section 48-2-10 - Limitation of action to enforce.

48-2-10. Limitation of action to enforce.

No lien provided for in Sections 48-2-1 through 48-2-17 NMSA 1978 remains valid for a longer period than two years after the claim of lien has been filed unless proceedings have been commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction or in binding arbitration within that time to enforce the lien.  A contingent payment clause in a contract shall not be construed as a waiver of the right to file and enforce a mechanic's or materialman's lien pursuant to Sections 48-2-1 through 48-2-17 NMSA 1978.

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