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Artesia Magistrate Court

Filing information for Artesia Magistrate Court in Artesia, NM. Part of the Chaves County small claims court system.

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Max Claim

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Courthouse Details

Artesia Magistrate Court

109 N. 15th St.

Artesia, NM 88210

Mailing Address

109 N. 15th St.

Artesia, NM 88210

Phone: (575) 746-2481Email: artmpublic@nmcourts.gov

Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (open during the lunch hour)

Area Served

Geographic area covered by the Artesia Magistrate Court district in Chaves County

How to File at Artesia Magistrate Court

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing is available and mandatory for attorneys in Magistrate Courts through the Tyler Technologies eFile & Serve system. Self-represented litigants (pro se) can use the 'Guide & File' online service to prepare court documents, which are then printed and filed in person.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

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For statewide rules, see the full New Mexico small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.