N.M. Stat. § 37-1-12
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§ 37-1-12. When commencement of action stayed or prevented
Official statutory text
When the commencement of any action shall be stayed or prevented by injunction order or other lawful proceeding, the time such injunction order or proceeding shall continue in force shall not be counted in computing the period of limitation.
Status: in_force
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