In New Mexico, self-defense law allows individuals to use reasonable force to protect themselves from imminent harm. The law recognizes the right to use deadly force if a person believes they are facing an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury. However, the force used must be proportional to the threat faced, and the individual must not have provoked the confrontation. New Mexico also follows the "stand your ground" principle, meaning there is no duty to retreat before using force in self-defense.
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