3 days nonpayment notice.
Nonpayment requires a 3-day notice to pay or quit; lease violations require a 7-day cure notice. Month-to-month tenancies end on 30 days' notice.
What this means for you: Paying within 3 days stops a nonpayment eviction.
Your next step: Note the 3-day deadline and pay if you can.
Source: N.M. Stat. §§ 47-8-33, 47-8-37. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
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Eviction in nearby states: Arizona (5 days nonpayment notice) · Texas (3 days nonpayment notice) · Colorado (10 days nonpayment notice) · Oklahoma (5 days nonpayment notice) · Utah (3 days nonpayment notice).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026