New Mexico law on dog bites does not include a specific statute that covers this incident, meaning the law is primarily guided by case law. Unlike other states with a 'one-bite rule' or strict liability laws, New Mexico follows the principles of negligence. This means that to claim compensation, the victim must prove that the dog owner knew or should have known that the dog had the propensity to bite or was dangerous and failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the dog from biting.