N.M. Stat. § 48-2-10
Limitation of action to enforce.
No lien provided for in Sections 48-2-1 through 48-2-17 NMSA 1978 remains valid
for a longer period than two years after the claim of lien has been filed unless
proceedings have been commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction or in binding
arbitration within that time to enforce the lien. A contingent payment clause in a contract
shall not be construed as a waiver of the right to file and enforce a mechanic's or
materialman's lien pursuant to Sections 48-2-1 through 48-2-17 NMSA 1978.