N.M. Stat. § 35-12-19
Current through 2024, ch. 69
Garnishment may be issued in the district court, magistrate court or small claims court. Sections35-12-1 through 35-12-18 NMSA 1978 apply to the issuance of garnishment in the district court, magistrate court or small claims court; provided, however, that in the event the district court has jurisdiction, the district court clerk may issue the writ of garnishment. In those cases filed in small claims court, the small claims court may issue the writ of garnishment.
NMS § 35-12-19