New Mexico § 61-1-5 - Method of service

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-1-5 — Method of service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 61-1-5. Method of service

Any notice required to be served by Section 61-1-4 or 61-1-21 NMSA 1978 and any decision required to be served by Section 61-1-14 or 61-1-21 NMSA 1978 may be served either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, directed

to the licensee, applicant or unlicensed person at the last known address as shown

by the records of the board. Unlicensed persons with no address on record with the board shall receive notice

by personal service. If the notice or decision is served personally, service shall be made in the same

manner as is provided for service by the Rules of Civil Procedure for the District

Courts. Where the notice or decision is served by certified mail, it shall be deemed to

have been served on the date borne by the return receipt showing delivery or the last

attempted delivery of the notice or decision to the addressee or refusal of the addressee

to accept delivery of the notice or decision. Service of correspondence sent by a licensee, applicant or unlicensed person through

other methods, including electronic mail or physical mail, should be reasonably accepted

and processed by the board.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 61-1-5

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 61-1-5 cover?

Section 61-1-5 ("Method of service") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite New Mexico § 61-1-5?

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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?

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How does New Mexico § 61-1-5 apply to my situation?

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