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

Congratulations to The Honorable Shannon Broderick Bulman who will retire on January 1, 2026 after serving six years on the bench at the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe! Judge Bulman presided over domestic relations cases. Press Release https://nmcourts.gov/news/latest-news/

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)

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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 fifth annual Rule of Law Program! Contact Tamara Mitchell at 505-827-4932 or suptdm@nmcourts.gov to attend. Students may attend in person or virtually watch as attorneys explain their… Continue reading Best Live Civics Education Forum – Supreme Court Rule of Law Program 2025

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.

” I am pleased to present the Judicial Branch’s 2024 Annual report. The report highlights our courts’ many achievements and the commitment to a prefessional and well-trained judiciary as well as enhancing public access to justice throughout the state.” New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice David K. Thomson FY24 Statistical Addendum