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Parallel citations by court

New Mexico: state courts

The rule on parallel citations

  • Parallels required. The official citation, then New Mexico Reports

    “Use of the official citation form is required for citations to all opinions of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. When a pinpoint citation is used, it shall consist of a paragraph symbol and a paragraph number placed after the official citation. Parallel citation to the New Mexico Reports is mandatory, and citation to the Pacific Reporter is discretionary.”

    RequirementRule 23-112 NMRAchecked Oct. 14, 2026official text (opens in a new tab)

A worked example

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2011-NMSC-028

For New Mexico: state courts (parallels required)

2011-NMSC-028, 150 N.M. 1

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