Age of Majority Differs for Different Circumstances

In NM Adult is...

• 21 for drinking
  
• 18 for voting, medical care, sex or contracts
  
• 14 for psychiatric care
  
• 13 for sex with partner within 4 years of patient’s age (statutory rape / child abuse if partner is over)
  
• 13 for family planning, STDs and pregnancy-related care

Children Become Adults If...

• Married (ever)
  
• Active Duty Military (current)
  
• Emancipated by Court