Key Takeaways

  • State Do Not Call list: No.
  • Private right of action: Yes.
  • Penalties: Up to $5,000 per violation under the Unfair Practices Act..
  • Enforcement: New Mexico Attorney General's Office.
No State DNC list
Yes Private right of action
Up to $5,000 per violation under the Unfair Practices Act. State penalties

New Mexico Telemarketing Laws

  • State Do Not Call listNot available
  • State TCPA equivalentNew Mexico Unfair Practices Act (NMSA § 57-12-1)
  • PenaltiesUp to $5,000 per violation under the Unfair Practices Act.
  • Private right of actionYes — you can sue
  • Statutory damages$500–$1,500 under TCPA. New Mexico Unfair Practices Act allows treble damages.
  • Enforcement agencyNew Mexico Attorney General's Office

Enforcement

New Mexico AG has pursued actions against fraudulent telemarketing operations.

How to Stop Robocalls in New Mexico

  • Register on the National Do Not Call Registry.
  • Use call-blocking technology.
  • Be wary of calls in Spanish or English targeting bilingual communities with scams.
  • Report violations to the New Mexico AG and the FTC.

Federal Protections

In addition to New Mexico law, you are protected by the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which provides $500-$1,500 per illegal robocall, and the National Do Not Call Registry at donotcall.gov.

Related Resources

New Mexico Attorney General's Office

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does New Mexico have its own Do Not Call list?

    No. New Mexico relies on the National Do Not Call Registry.

  • What state law protections exist?

    The New Mexico Unfair Practices Act provides remedies against deceptive telemarketing, including treble damages.

  • Can I sue for robocalls?

    Yes. Under the federal TCPA and the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act.

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