Non-Compete Clause · New Mexico

Is a non-compete clause enforceable in New Mexico in 2026?

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Short answerNew Mexico is mixed on non-compete clauses — outcomes are split across the 1 rulings we track, so the exact wording is decisive.

Based on 1 verified holding(s) from court opinions and regulatory actions, here's the breakdown for non-compete clauses in New Mexico:

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Full rulings

Unsettledconfidence: medium

“The current discovery dispute relates to the third enumerated item: whether the NDA was a material term of the MSA.”

Covenant language at issue“the parties agree not to discuss the details of this case, nor the terms of the settlement of this action, with anyone who is not counsel of record or a trust advisor in this matter.”

2000-NMCA-077

Disclaimer: This is an automated, informational early-warning signal derived from primary sources. It is NOT legal advice and creates no attorney-client relationship. Enforceability is fact- and jurisdiction-specific and changes over time; consult a licensed attorney before acting.
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