# N.M. Stat. § 30-6-2: Abandonment of dependent

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A6_S30-6-2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 30-6-2
- **Heading:** Abandonment of dependent
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 30 / Article 6 / Section 30-6-2

## Text

Abandonment of dependent consists of a person having the ability and means to provide for his spouse or minor child's support and abandoning or failing to provide for the support of such dependent.

Whoever commits abandonment of dependent is guilty of a fourth degree felony.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-1 § 30-6-1. Abandonment or abuse of a child](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C30_A6_S30-6-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-1 § 30-6-1. Abandonment or abuse of a child](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A6_S30-6-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-2 § 30-6-2. Abandonment of dependent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A6_S30-6-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-2 § 30-6-2. Abandonment of dependent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C30_A6_S30-6-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-3 § 30-6-3. Contributing to delinquency of minor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A6_S30-6-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-3 § 30-6-3. Contributing to delinquency of minor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C30_A6_S30-6-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-4 § 30-6-4. Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C30_A6_S30-6-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 30-6-4 § 30-6-4. Obstruction of reporting or investigation of child abuse or neglect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C30_A6_S30-6-4.md)

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