New Mexico Sex Offenders

New Mexico’s sex offender’s law took effect on July 1, 1995. The law states that convicted sex offenders must register with the state’s department of public safety. This registration must take place immediately the offender gets out of jail. Offenders sentenced to parole or pardon must also register after their sentence.

Duration for registration ranges from 10- 20 years to a lifetime. The period depends on the offender’s sex crimes and the possibility of reoffending.

Sex offenders must notify the state authorities of any changes to their registered information. The notification must occur within 5 working days of making those changes.

Persons convicted of sexual crimes in another state but wishes to work, attend school, or move to New Mexico must register in the state. Such persons must register within 10 business days of moving to New Mexico.

New Mexico Sex Offender’s Registry manages and updates the information on sex offenders in the state. The registry notifies the public through its website on the internet on dangerous sex offenders living in their community. You can search the website using your area’s zip code on and find out about sex offenders near you.

New Mexico Sex Crimes Requiring Offender Registration

Criminal sexual penetration (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th degree) - N.M. STAT. ANN. § 30-9-11 (West 2008).

Criminal sexual contact (4th degree) - N.M. STAT. ANN. § 30-9-12 (West 2008).

Criminal sexual contact of a minor (2nd, 3rd, 4th degree) - N.M. STAT. ANN. § 30-9-13 (West 2008).

Sexual exploitation of children - N.M. STAT. ANN. § 30-6A-3 (West 2008).

Sexual exploitation of children through prostitution - N.M. STAT. ANN. § 30-6A-4 (West 2008).

Kidnapping (if the victim is less than 18 and the offender is not a parent of the victim) - N.M. STAT. ANN. § 30-4-1 (West 2008).

False imprisonment (if the victim is less than 18 and the offender is not a parent of the victim) - N.M. STAT. ANN. § 30-4-3 (West 2008).

Aggravated indecent exposure - N.M. STAT. ANN. § 30-9-14.3 (West 2008).

Enticement of a child - N.M. STAT. ANN. § 30-9-1 (West 2008).

Incest (when the victim is less than 18 years of age) - N.M. STAT. ANN. § 30-10-3 (West 2008).

Solicitation to commit criminal sexual contact of a minor (2nd, 3rd, 4th degree) - N.M. STAT. ANN. § 30- 9-13 (West 2008).

Attempt to commit any of the sex offenses listed above.

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