New Mexico Statutes
Article 2 - Rights of Married Persons Generally
Section 40-2-5 - [Recording of marriage settlement or separation contract.]

When such contract is acknowledged or proved it must be recorded in the office of the recorder of every county in which any real estate may be situated which is granted or affected by such contract.
History: Laws 1907, ch. 37, § 23; Code 1915, § 2753; C.S. 1929, § 68-204; 1941 Comp., § 65-209; 1953 Comp., § 57-2-9.
Cross references. — For county recorders, see 14-8-1 NMSA 1978.
For recording contracts affecting real property, see 14-9-1 to 14-9-9 NMSA 1978.