Eviction in Doña Ana County (Las Cruces), New Mexico
Where eviction cases are filed in Doña Ana County (Las Cruces), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Doña Ana County (Las Cruces)
- Eviction court
- Doña Ana County Magistrate Court (Las Cruces and Anthony); Third Judicial District Court — Magistrate court (limited jurisdiction) / District court (general jurisdiction) Court page
- Filing fee
- $77 to file a Petition by Owner for Restitution; sheriff or process-server service fees are extra New Mexico Courts Self-Representation, Landlord-Tenant page
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 3-day written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate. Tender of the full amount due, in the manner stated in the notice, before the 3 days expire bars an action for nonpayment. New Mexico rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,042/month HUD
- Renter households
- 29,315 (34% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in Doña Ana County (Las Cruces)
Eviction cases in Doña Ana County (Las Cruces) are heard by the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court (Las Cruces and Anthony); Third Judicial District Court (Magistrate court (limited jurisdiction) / District court (general jurisdiction)).
- Doña Ana Magistrate Court - Las Cruces — 110 Calle de Alegra, Las Cruces, NM 88005; 575-524-2814 · website
- Doña Ana County Anthony Magistrate Court — 220 Crossett Lane, Suite B, Anthony, NM 88021; 575-882-2554 · website
- Third Judicial District Court — 201 W. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005; clerk 575-528-8316; Self-Help 575-528-8399 · website
Court eviction page · Search court records · Self-help center
A landlord starts an eviction by filing a Petition by Owner for Restitution; the clerk prepares a service packet with the hearing date, which must be served on the tenant at least 7 days before the hearing (by the sheriff, a process server, or any non-party adult). Residential evictions are commonly filed in magistrate court; the district court also has jurisdiction. The Third Judicial District Court runs a walk-in Self-Help Center (201 W. Picacho, first floor; weekdays 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) that gives general information, not legal advice.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Doña Ana County (Las Cruces)
$77 to file a Petition by Owner for Restitution; sheriff or process-server service fees are extra
Statewide guidance; confirm the current amount with the magistrate court clerk. A case filed in the Third Judicial District Court carries that court's civil filing fee ($132 per its fee schedule: https://thirddistrict.nmcourts.gov/about-this-district/fees-costs-filing/). Fees may be waived by court order for those who cannot pay.
Source: New Mexico Courts Self-Representation, Landlord-Tenant page
How eviction cases work locally
| Service of the eviction packet | The landlord must have the service packet served at least 7 days before the hearing and return the completed Return of Service to the clerk before the court date, or the case will be delayed. Source: Official source |
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The New Mexico eviction process
New Mexico state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Doña Ana County (Las Cruces):
- Written notice: 3-day nonpayment notice, 7-day noncompliance notice, 3-day substantial-violation notice, or 30-day termination notice (§§ 47-8-33, 47-8-37)
- File petition for restitution with the magistrate or district court clerk, stating the facts and notice compliance (§ 47-8-42)
- Summons served; owner's possession trial set not less than 7 nor more than 10 days after service; court may continue up to 7 days for good cause (§ 47-8-43)
- Trial and judgment for restitution
- Writ of restitution directs the sheriff to restore possession on a date not less than 3 nor more than 7 days after judgment (§ 47-8-46)
- Removal by sheriff; a resident's appeal stays the writ only if the resident pays rent into escrow or to the owner within 5 days of filing the appeal (§ 47-8-47)
Full New Mexico eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Doña Ana County (Las Cruces)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Las Cruces, NM MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $744 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $951 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,042 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,449 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,580 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Doña Ana County (Las Cruces): $934/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No Doña Ana County landlord-tenant ordinance was identified; the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act governs.
Eviction help in Doña Ana County (Las Cruces)
Free legal help
- New Mexico Legal Aid — Statewide legal aid with a housing law program; intake 1-833-LGL-HELP (1-833-545-4357). Confirm local office services.
Other New Mexico counties
Related
- New Mexico landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in New Mexico
- New Mexico eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in New Mexico (landlords)
Frequently asked questions
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.