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New Mexico Legal Ages Laws<\/h1>\n
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State laws dictate what age individuals must be to get married, enter contracts, take out student loans, or make other legal decisions. Also known as "minors," those under the "age of majority" are considered incapable of making such decisions in the eyes of the law.<\/p>\r\n

The state of New Mexico recognizes the age of majority as 18. When a minor reaches that age, they are considered an adult. State laws also govern a minor’s ability to become emancipated from their parents or legal guardians, give consent for medical treatment, and purchase and consume alcohol.<\/p>\r\n

This article provides a brief overview of the legal age statutes in the state of New Mexico.<\/p>\r\n

New Mexico Age Laws: At a Glance<\/h2>\r\n

The following chart lists the laws that apply to minors and the legal age of majority<\/a> for various activities in New Mexico.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Age of Majority<\/td>\r\n
Eligibility for Emancipation<\/td>\r\n
Contracts by Minors<\/td>\r\n
Minors’ Ability to Sue<\/td>\r\n
Minors’ Consent to Medical Treatment<\/td>\r\n
Legal Age for Alcohol, Tobacco, E-cigarette Purchase and\/or Consumption<\/td>\r\n