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N.M. Stat. § 40-1-4 (2026)

[Lawful marriages without the state recognized.]

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All marriages celebrated beyond the limits of this state, which are valid according to the laws of the country wherein they were celebrated or contracted, shall be likewise valid in this state, and shall have the same force as if they had been celebrated in accordance with the laws in force in this state. History: Laws 1862-1863, p. 64; C.L. 1865, ch. 75, § 10; C.L. 1884, § 986; C.L. 1897, § 1423; Code 1915, § 3429; C.S. 1929, § 87-105; 1941 Comp., § 65-104; 1953 Comp., §

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Cited in 6 cases, 1955–2012 · leading case: Leszinske v. Poole, 798 P.2d 1049 (N.M. Ct. App. 1990).
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Leszinske v. Poole, 798 P.2d 1049 (N.M. Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 12× “1989), codifies this rule and states: All marriages celebrated beyond the limits of this state, which are valid according to the laws of the country wherein they were celebrated or contracted, shall be likewise valid in this state, and shall have the same force as if they had…”
Lozoya v. Sanchez, 2003-NMSC-009, 66 P.3d 948. · cites it 2× “See NMSA 1978, § 40-1-4 (1862-1863). 5 . Of course, this rule would not apply to familial caretakers.”
Dion v. Rieser, 2012-NMCA-070, 2 N.M. 171. · cites it 14× “NMSA 1978, Section 40-1-4 (1915) recognizes lawful marital relationships formed outside the State of New Mexico.”
State v. Klantchnek, 283 P.2d 619 (N.M. 1955). · cites it 2× “” Section 40-1-4, 1953 Comp., reads: “ ‘Misdemeanor’ defined.”
Matter of Est. of Lamb, 655 P.2d 1001 (N.M. 1982). “§ 40-1-4, N.M.S.A. 1978; Gallegos v. Wilkerson, 79 N.”
Dion v. Rieser, 2012-NMCA-070. · cites it 14× “NMSA 1978, Section 40-1-4 (1915) recognizes lawful marital relationships formed outside the State of New Mexico.”
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