Adverse possession in New Mexico
New Mexico's period is ten years of adverse possession held continuously, in good faith and under color of title (N.M. Stat. Ann. 37-1-22).
How long it takes in New Mexico
The possessor may keep the land specified and described in the writing that gives color of title (N.M. Stat. Ann. 37-1-22).
Adverse possession is not established in New Mexico unless the claimant side continuously paid all the taxes assessed on the property for the statutory period (N.M. Stat. Ann. 37-1-22).
Source: NM ten years color of title
What the statute requires
New Mexico defines adverse possession as an actual and visible appropriation of land, begun and continued under color of title and a claim of right (N.M. Stat. Ann. 37-1-22).
Source: NM definition
Land and people the clock does not run against
An owner who was imprisoned, of unsound mind or a minor when the claim arose has one year after that disability ends to sue (N.M. Stat. Ann. 37-1-22).
Source: NM disability one year
Common questions
How many years for adverse possession in New Mexico?
New Mexico's period is ten years of adverse possession held continuously, in good faith and under color of title (N.M. Stat. Ann. 37-1-22).