N.M. Stat. § 35-7-12
Magistrate administration; 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 the magistrate
court 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
magistrates and to all members of the bar and no rule shall become effective until thirty
days after it has been so printed and distributed.