New Mexico Statutes Chapter 52. Workers' Compensation § 52-3-42. Limitation on filing of claims; rights barred unless timely filed

A. if the claim is made by an employee and based upon silicosis, asbestosis, poisoning by benzol or its poisonous derivatives or any other disease except as provided in this section, it must be filed within one year from the date of the beginning of disablement of the employee; but

B. in cases involving radiation injury or disability, the one-year period for filing claims shall not begin to run until the employee:

C. if the claim is made by a dependent of an employee and based upon death resulting from an occupational disease, it must be filed within one year after the date of death of the employee; and

D. in the event that after disablement or death the employer or his surety has commenced the payment of benefits hereunder, without a claim being filed therefor, the times provided in Subsections A, B and C of this section shall not begin to run until thirty-one days after the employer or surety discontinues the payment of compensation.