N.M. Stat. § 38-1-1
Rules of pleading, practice and procedure.
A. The supreme court of New Mexico shall, by rules promulgated by it from time to
time, regulate pleading, practice and procedure in judicial proceedings in all courts of
New Mexico for the purpose of simplifying and promoting the speedy determination of
litigation upon its merits. Such rules shall not abridge, enlarge or modify the substantive
rights of any litigant.
B. The supreme court shall cause all rules to be printed and distributed to all
members of the bar of the state and to all applicants, and no rule shall become effective
until thirty days after it has been so printed and distributed.