US lawNew MexicoStatutesChapter 42Article 242-2-9N.M. Stat. § 42-2-9Time for answering.Last amended: 1967Year: 2026Length: 22 wordsOfficial source The defendant or his attorney shall file his answer to the petition within thirty days after service of the petition and notice.PreviousN.M. Stat. § 42-2-8NextN.M. Stat. § 42-2-10