Estimated values: The U.S. Census suppresses field-level data for small places. Estimated from county average, pop-weighted from real underlying ACS data.
Tenant beats landlord
32.1%
/ 100 outcomes
In court-decided eviction outcomes for Keeler Farm, NM, tenants prevail in roughly 32.1% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
67d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Keeler Farm, NM until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 67 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$2.8–7.7k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Keeler Farm, NM costs landlords $2,778 to $7,721 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$573
30% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Keeler Farm, NM is $573 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 30% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
37.1%
of households
37.1% of occupied housing units in Keeler Farm, NM are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
38.8%
22.3% unemp.
38.8% of Keeler Farm, NM residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 22.3%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +18.9% (2024)
5.0
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
5.0
State political climate
New Mexico legislature & governorship
3.9
Economic stress
38.8% poverty · 22.3% unemp.
9.7
Supply constraint
$573 average · 37.1% renters
6.5
Rent Control risk
29.6% of income on rent
2.5
Eviction process difficulty
67 days filing → judgment
3.3
Tenant organizing strength
37.1% renters
6.5
Housing court bias
County bench composition
2.8
Geographic context
Risk heat across Keeler Farm and the region
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How Keeler Farm compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Luna County
Very High
#2of 12 cities
#2 of 12 cities in Luna County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New Mexico
Very High
#40of 518 cities
#40 of 518 cities in New Mexico for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
3.9
/ 10 · LOW
The verdict
A Low-tier market.
Composite 3.9/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+1.7 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
67d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $573/mo. A contested eviction takes 67 days and costs $2,778–$7,721 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
37.1%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 1,376 residents, 37.1% rent. 30% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 38.8% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
5
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 5 and 5 (GOP margin +18.9% (2024)). State climate at 3.9, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
3.9
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 3.9/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 3.3, housing court bias 2.8, rent-control risk 2.5. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-1.7 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
9.7
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the real risk.
Economic stress: 9.7. Supply constraint: 6.5. The numbers behind those: 38.8% poverty, 22.3% unemployment, 30% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Keeler Farm sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Keeler Farm · 67d · ~$5.2k all-in ($78/day) · score 3.9National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Keeler Farm, New Mexico, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 3.9/10 (LOW tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Keeler Farm is a city of 1,376 residents where 37.1% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 29.6% of income on rent. At an average rent of $573/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Keeler Farm eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 3.3/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Keeler Farm closes 67 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Keeler Farm's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 2.8/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Keeler Farm runs $2,778 to $7,721 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 67 days of typical timeline and $573/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 6.5/10 in Keeler Farm, and the city has limited rent control exposure (2.5/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In New Mexico, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Keeler Farm: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a LOW tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match New Mexico's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $7,721 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Keeler Farm
Trap · NEW MEXICO
For state-level context, see the New Mexico overview link in the guides section below. The score combines political climate, rent-to-income ratio, court bias, and tenant organizing strength under NMSA 47-8 UORRA.
04Eviction filings
Live filings tracking · Eviction Lab
Princeton Eviction Lab Tracking System, state-level (no county tracker available). Last update 2026-05-01.
In the most recent month, 1,016 eviction cases were filed across the tracker's coverage area, 0.91× the historical baseline (below baseline). Past 12 months: 12,651 filings. Pandemic-era cumulative: 74,831.
1,016Past month
12,651Past 12 months
0.91×vs baseline (past mo)
21.2%Repeat-tenant filings
Notice requirement: at least three days notice (in some cases more). Filing fee: minimum filing fee of $77 (depending on the court level).
Last 36 months of filings2023-05-01 – 2026-04-01
Filings climbed 5% over the past 12 months.
Source: Eviction Lab Tracking System, Princeton University. Open Data Commons Attribution license.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What if my Keeler Farm tenant pays some, but not all, of the rent after the 3-day notice?
If they pay only a partial amount, it's generally best to refuse it unless you are willing to accept it and restart the notice process. Accepting partial payment often voids your existing 3-day notice, and you'd have to serve a new one. Consult your attorney on this specific situation, but often, it's better to stick to your original notice and proceed with the eviction for the full amount.
Q2
Can I evict a tenant in Keeler Farm for property damage?
Yes, if the damage is significant and beyond normal wear and tear, and constitutes a breach of the lease. You would typically serve a 7-day notice to cure or quit. If the damage is severe and non-curable, or if they fail to fix it within the notice period, you can proceed with filing for eviction. Document all damage with photos and descriptions.
Q3
Is rent control a risk for landlords in Keeler Farm, NM?
Currently, there is no statewide rent control in New Mexico, and given Keeler Farm's size and the state's general stance, it's a very low risk. Our rent-control-risk sub-score for this area is 2.5/10. However, always stay informed about any legislative changes at the state level. You can monitor our New Mexico rent control rules for updates.
Q4
How quickly can I get a tenant out if they've clearly abandoned the property?
If you have strong evidence of abandonment (e.g., utilities disconnected, no belongings, tenant explicitly stated they've left), New Mexico law allows for a quicker process. You'll still need to follow specific notice requirements (typically a 7-day notice of abandonment) before retaking possession. Document everything thoroughly, including attempts to contact the tenant. Do not assume abandonment without proper legal steps.
Q5
What should I do if my tenant claims they can't pay due to financial hardship?
While empathy is good, you still run a business. You can offer a payment plan, but if you do, get it in writing. If they can't meet the terms, you still need to proceed with the formal eviction process. You are not legally obligated to accept excuses for non-payment, and delaying the process only increases your financial loss. Consider offering cash-for-keys if they are willing to move out quickly.
A 3.9/10 places Keeler Farm in the 94th percentile of New Mexico cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
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