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(1) Any party may move to dismiss the action, or any counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party claim with prejudice if the party asserting the claim has failed to take any significant action to bring such claim to trial or other final disposition within two (2) years from the filing of such action or claim.

New Mexico Restraining Orders Step 1: Go to court and request an application. Step 2: Fill out the petition. Step 3: A judge will review your petition and assign a court date. Step 4: Service of process. Step 5: What will I have to prove at the hearing? Step 6: The hearing.

Motions to compel or for sanctions: (1) Staff or a party may move for an order compelling discovery or for sanctions for failure to comply with an order directing that discovery be had as provided in the New Mexico rules of civil procedure for the district courts.

Filing Motions A motion must be in writing and must specifically state the grounds for the motion and the relief sought. The party filing the motion (the ?movant?) must request concurrence of each party at least three working days before filing the motion.

You have a right to represent yourself in court in a civil case. If you choose to represent yourself, the court will hold you to the same standards as if you were a lawyer.

The specific requirements vary by state; however, in New Mexico, your Power of Attorney must be notarized. If your agent will engage in real estate transactions, the Power of Attorney will need to be notarized and recorded or filed with your county.