Income & Debt
Basic Bankrupty Information
Brief Overview of Bankruptcy in New Mexico (prepared by New Mexico Legal Aid)
What you should know about Bankruptcy (prepared by the National Consumer Law Center)
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Cars
Auto Loans, Leases, and Repossession
Leasing a Vehicle
When you lease a car, you don’t own the vehicle. A leased vehicle must be returned at the end of the term of the lease unless the...
Credit Reports and Credit Repair
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We aim to make consumer financial markets work for consumers, responsible providers, and the economy as a whole. We...
Helpful Links - Income & Debt
Consumer Financial Protection
Federal Trade Commission
New Mexico Attorney General Consumer and Family Advocacy Services
New Mexico Attorney General Consumer Complaint
State Bar of New...
Minimum Wage Laws
What is the minimum hourly wage in New Mexico?
The minimum hourly wage in New Mexico is $7.50. The rate applies to most, but not all employees. A few cities have different hourly minimum...
Pawn Shops
When I need to borrow money, is it a good idea to use a pawn shop?
People pawn their belongings as a way to get a short-term loan. In some cases, using a pawn shop costs less in interest than...
Worker's Compensation
What is workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation is a system of insurance that the state administers. The Worker’s Compensation Administration handles the claims. The insurance is...