2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 32A: Children's Code
Article 5: Adoptions, 32A-5-1 through 32A-5-45
Section 32A-5-10: Venue.

32A-5-10. Venue.

A petition for adoption may be filed in any county where:

A. a petitioner is a resident;

B. the adoptee is physically present at the time the petition is filed;

C. an office of the agency that placed the adoptee for adoption is located; or

D. the department office from which the child was placed is located.