What are the requirements to become a New Mexico resident?

Question

How long do I have to live there to be a resident?

Answer 1

as long as you are legal have fun living there. good luck.

Answer 2

The Land of Enchantment New Mexico is a nice state.
I have been there many times.I'm not sure what you are referring to .its just like any other USA state.

Moved to New Mexico?
If you are taking up residency in New Mexico, you must surrender your license from any other state and apply for a New Mexico license within 30 days of moving to New Mexico.


To obtain a license, the DMV will need the following:

Your social security card.
Proof of identification and age.
Two proof-of-residence documents.
Certificate of completion of the “None for the Road” class for those age 18-24.
You must pass an eye test if you have a license from another state.
To obtain registration for your vehicle, the DMV will need the following:

Your certificate of title.
Your current certificate of registration from another state.
Your odometer reading to complete an odometer statement.
Proof of New Mexico residency and your New Mexico residential address.
Vehicle ID inspection certificate signed by a full-time law enforcement officer or by an employee at a local DMV field office.
Proof of insurance including policy number and insurance carrier name.

Answer 3

Check out these links , they may help you. #2 is what you need to do to attend a university as a resident........
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2)How do you prove New Mexico residency?
In addition to providing The University of New Mexico with proof of living in New Mexico, there are several overt acts required to also show intent of residency. These requirements are set forth by the New Mexico Commission of Higher Education and are as follows:
acquiring a New Mexico drivers license;
registering your vehicle in New Mexico;
registering to vote in New Mexico;
if employed, showing evidence of employment in New Mexico and
if employed, showing payment of New Mexico state taxes.