Know your rights under New Mexico law — HB 560 civil forfeiture reform, APD consent decree, Border Patrol I-25 checkpoints, one-party consent, no pedestrian stop-and-identify, open carry, tribal jurisdiction
New Mexico is among the most firearms-permissive states — constitutional carry for 21+ (no permit needed), Stand Your Ground statewide, Castle Doctrine in the home. No pedestrian stop-and-identify law. One-party consent recording — record police freely. DUI sobriety checkpoints are legal with advance notice. NM has the nation's highest opioid death rate — know your rights during drug enforcement encounters.
New Mexico-Specific Rights — 12 Categories
16 Encounter Scenarios — Step-by-Step New Mexico Law
New Mexico Statutes and Laws — NMSA & NM Constitution Art. III
New Mexico Landmark Case Law — State v. Buzzard, State v. Guthrie, Elk River Impact
Test your knowledge of New Mexico-specific law. All questions cite actual NMSA statutes and NM court decisions.