New Mexico Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in New Mexico

Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in New Mexico:

• Healthcare & Medical Services (29% of cases)
• Government & Public Sector (22% of cases)
• Hospitality & Tourism (19% of cases)
• Retail & E-commerce (16% of cases)
• Energy & Utilities (9% of cases)

If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.

New Mexico-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• New Mexico follows federal ADA Title III requirements
• New Mexico Human Rights Act provides state protections
• District of New Mexico handling accessibility cases
• Government and tribal enterprises face heightened scrutiny

Understanding New Mexico's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.

Notable New Mexico ADA Website Cases

These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in New Mexico courts.

New Mexico ADA Website Compliance Checklist

Ensure your website meets these essential WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements to minimize ADA lawsuit risk:

• All images include alt text
• Forms have visible labels
• Color contrast is sufficient
• Keyboard navigation is complete
• Focus indicators are present
• Videos are captioned
• Heading structure is logical
• Links describe destination
• Error handling is accessible
• Language is declared in HTML

Industry-Specific Guidance

Get tailored compliance guidance for your industry:

Understanding WCAG Requirements

Learn about the specific WCAG success criteria that courts reference in ADA cases:

Other State Lawsuit Data