Civil Rights Laws in New Mexico.

Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit based on race, age (40+), religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, spousal affiliation, medical condition, physical and mental handicap, and (in specified contexts) serious medical condition.

State-law cause of action against public bodies and employees for violations of rights protected under the New Mexico Constitution. NO qualified immunity defense available — one of the first state statutes to eliminate qualified immunity. Damages capped at $2 million per claim. Attorney fees available.

Prohibits pay discrimination based on sex and retaliation for discussing wages. Employers covered: those with 4+ employees.

New Mexico added sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in 2003.