New Mexico § 7-1-44 - Requirements of sale

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 7-1-44 — Requirements of sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-1-44. Requirements of sale

No sale of imperishable property shall be held until after the expiration of thirty

days from the date of the levy thereon, and no sale of imperishable property shall

be held until after publication of notice thereof in a newspaper of general circulation

in the county wherein the property was located when levied upon once each week for

three successive weeks stating the time and place of the sale and describing the property

to be sold. Perishable property may be sold immediately after seizure without publication or

notice of the sale. The department shall make special efforts to give notice of the sale to persons

with a particular interest in special property and shall, apart from the requirements

stated above, advertise the sale in a manner appropriate to the kind of property to

be sold.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 7-1-44

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 7-1-44 cover?

Section 7-1-44 ("Requirements of sale") 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 § 7-1-44?

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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?

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How does New Mexico § 7-1-44 apply to my situation?

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