If you have a warrant from ANY Magistrate Court in New Mexico, this event is for you! A bench warrant is issued by a judge when a defendant violates requirements imposed by a court, such as appearing at hearings scheduled in a case.  If you are unsure whether you have an outstanding bench warrant, call… Continue reading Safe Surrender Event in Gallup, NM March 27th & 28th

Consider this an invitation for students to learn about and witness the role of the judicial system in our democracy by participating in the New Mexico Supreme Court’s sixth annual Rule of Law Program! Students may attend in person or virtually watch as attorneys explain their positions on the legal issues in a case and… Continue reading Best Live Civics Education Forum – Supreme Court Rule of Law Program in Portales April 1, 2026!

The New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) announced significant progress in the implementation of Senate Bill 3 (SB3), the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (BHRIA). Organizations that will lead the regional planning – called Accountable Entities – have been identified, statewide listening sessions are set to begin, and the first E-SIM (Enhanced… Continue reading The Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3)

The public is invited to attend a ceremony on Thursday, January 8th to celebrate the 114th anniversary of the establishment of New Mexico’s highest court at the historic courthouse on Thursday, January 8th at 1 p.m. or watch the livestream here. Justice Michael E. Vigil will speak about the history of the Court and its… Continue reading Supreme Court of New Mexico Day is January 10th

Chief Justice David K. Thomson takes the opportunity to share the judiciary’s accomplishments over the last year and our goals for 2026 in a brief presentation.

Starting next week, the Judiciary will begin mailing postcards to notify people when they have been ordered to jury duty by one of New Mexico’s district or magistrate courts or the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court. The summons features a QR code that can be scanned with a mobile phone camera, allowing people to access an online portal to complete… Continue reading New Mexico Courts switching to bilingual postcards to notify people of jury service

New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice David K. Thomson delivers the State of the Judiciary on January 23, 2025.