News Archives - New Mexico Courts

2023 Archives

Supreme Court rules a defendant validly waived his right to have an attorney present in a police interrogation, Dec. 22, 2023

Supreme Court rules that warrantless search of car parked at home of owner is unconstitutional, Dec.18, 2023

Supreme Court concludes there was no speedy trial violation for man convicted of murder, Dec. 7, 2023

Justice stations in northwestern New Mexico improve access to state courts, Dec. 4, 2023

Sixth Judicial District Court Implement Foreclosure Settlement Program, Oct.17, 2023

Supreme Court clarifies qualified expert witness requirements of Indian Child Welfare Act, Sept. 25, 2023

Taos Safe Surrender event September 29-30, Sept. 22, 2023

NM Supreme Court issues opinion on partisan gerrymandering, Sept. 22, 2023

Supreme Court stresses the importance of creating an adequate record to justify a warrantless search, Sept. 18, 2023

Supreme Court rules that judges in preliminary hearings cannot exclude illegally obtained evidence, September 5, 2023

District courts in San Juan and McKinley counties opening during the noon hour, August 28, 2023

Supreme Court unveils portraits of Chief Justices Barbara Vigil and Judith Nakamura, Aug. 24, 2023

Legal Fair at Santa Fe County Courthouse, August 18, 2023

Supreme Court affirms convictions for 2008 murder in Bernalillo County August 14, 2023

Supreme Court provides guidance on law enforcement authority during traffic stops, August 14, 2023

Safe Surrender in Aztec NM August 11th & 12th, August 8, 2023

Dona Ana Magistrate DWI Court receives gold certification July 26, 2023

Supreme Court clarifies requirements for domestic violence order of protection, July 24, 2023

Supreme Court orders the release of state prison inmate incarcerated after his sentence ended, July 24, 2023

Supreme Court resolves dispute over road across private land for access to solar energy farm, July 13, 2023

Supreme Court rules on ownership of mineral rights in southeastern New Mexico, July 13, 2023

Supreme Court rules against juror bias claim by man convicted of murder, July 6, 2023

Supreme Court affirms the Public Regulation Commission’s denial of PNM’s request to abandon the Four Corners Power Plant, July 6, 2023

Supreme Court rules that postjudgment settlement partially offsets damages in a civil case, June 22, 2023

Supreme Court orders new murder trial for Valencia County man convicted two decades ago, June 22, 2023

Safe Surrender in Alamogordo, New Mexico this Friday and Saturday, June 5, 2023

Supreme Court overturns regulatory decision about telecommunications company, May 22, 2023

Supreme Court vacates felony murder convictions in a triple homicide case, May 22, 2023

Supreme Court opinion provides guidance about pretrial detention, May 22, 2023

Jarod Hofacket named Chief Judge named Chief Judge of Sixth Judicial District, May 15, 2023

New attorneys take oath to practice law in New Mexico, May 15, 2023

Children’s Code Task Force to hold public meeting, May 9, 2023

In recognition of Law Day, Supreme Court Chief Justice calls for a strengthened dedication to equal justice for all, April 28, 2023

Supreme Court issues opinion rejecting logrolling challenge to constitutional amendment, April 10, 2023

New Mexico Courts lifting mask and physical distancing requirements, March 30, 2023

Supreme Court lifts $1,000 limit on punitive contempt fines, March 16, 2023

Supreme Court to resume civics education program by hearing a case in Española, March 14, 2023

Supreme Court clarifies standard for disciplinary actions against attorneys, March 13, 2023

Supreme Court orders possible lifetime parole period for sex offender, March 13, 2023

Supreme Court rules on extended parole requirement for sex offenders, March 13, 2023

Supreme Court orders new trial for Hobbs man convicted of battering a police officer, March 6, 2023

Supreme Court rules juveniles cannot waive right to appeal a decision to sentence them as adults, Feb. 27, 2023

Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon delivers the State of the Judiciary address, Jan. 24, 2023

Judge Jennifer L. Attrep becomes chief judge of the Court of Appeals, Jan. 18, 2023

Supreme Court finds double jeopardy violation in convictions for diner robbery, Jan. 16, 2023

Supreme Court rules that a personal injury lawsuit against a tribal casino cannot be brought in state court, Jan. 16, 2023

Supreme Court finds double jeopardy violation in multiple convictions for a business break-in, Jan. 12, 2023

2022 Archives

Supreme Court Justices Take Oath of Office, December 15 2022

Chief Justice to receive award from Albuquerque Bar Association, Dec. 8, 2022.pdf

La Corte Suprema aprueba la extensiÃ³n de un programa innovador para ayudar a las personas que no pueden completar los formularios del tribunal

Supreme Court approves expansion of innovative program to assist people unable to complete court forms, Dec. 1, 2022.pdf

New helpline offers civil legal assistance to New Mexican of modest means, Nov. 14, 2022.pdf

Access to civil legal resources improved through judicial partnership with State Library, Nov. 3, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court clarifies good time eligibility for juveniles convicted of first-degree murder, Oct. 24, 2022.pdf

New attorneys take oath for admission to practice law in New Mexico, October 14, 2022.pdf

Summit to focus on improving how communities and courts respond to people with mental illness, Oct. 13, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court initiatives successful in expediting criminal cases and streamlining procedures, Sept. 29, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court ruling resolves legal question about prosecuting cattle theft in New Mexico, Oct. 3, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court rules on sex offender eligibility for parole review hearings, Sept. 29, 2022.pdf

New Mexico court officials receive honors from national organization for their leadership on pretrial justice issues, Sept. 20, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court Commission on Mental Health and Competency to hold its first meeting, Aug. 17, 2022.pdf

Pretrial justice system improvements underway in Santa Fe County, Sept. 13, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court issues opinion on right to use public water flowing over private property, Sept. 1, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court affirms dismissal of case seeking release of prison inmates because of pandemic, Aug. 25, 2022.pdf

New study finds proposed pretrial detention changes would have little impact on crime, Aug. 30, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court honors retired Justice Edward Chavez, Aug. 16, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court declines to lessen state’s evidentiary burden for pretrial detention, June 30, 2022.pdf

New Mexico eviction prevention efforts lauded at White House summit, Aug. 2, 2022.pdf

Chief Justice to participate in White House summit on eviction prevention, July 29, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court rules on DNA evidence obtained after a man’s conviction, July 21, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court rules on constitutional issue about admissibility of rape victim’s statements to sexual assault nurse, July 14, 2022

Public Meeting Notice – Judicial Compensation Commission Meets July 14, 2022

Supreme Court upholds life imprisonment for Nehemiah Griego, June 16, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court clarifies legal framework for using social media evidence at trial, June 16, 2022.pdf

Judicial Clerkship Program summer externships underway, June 15, 2022

Supreme Court rules staggered retention elections for judges permissible under NM Constitution, June 2, 2022.pdf

Former Justice Barbara Vigil honored by NM Tribal-State Judicial Consortium, May 27, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court upholds $165 million verdict in fatal crash case, May 19, 2022

Supreme Court appoints Budget Committee chair and members, April 28, 2022.pdf

Groundbreaking ceremony Monday for new magistrate court in Springer NM, April 14, 2022

Justice C. Shannon Bacon becomes Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, April 13, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court creates statewide judicial commission on mental health, April 11, 2022

Groundbreaking for new courthouse in Ruidoso, NM , April 7, 2022.pdf

Groundbreaking for new courthouse in Belen, New Mexico April 4, 2022

Supreme Court streamlines procedures to expedite criminal cases in state courts, March 24, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court names Chief Court Clerk and State Law Librarian, March 29, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court resumes Rule of Law Program and will hear case in Las Cruces, March 22, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court expanding Eviction Prevention and Diversion Program statewide, March 16, 2022 .pdf

Supreme Court rules against citizen petitions for grand jury investigations of the governor, March 7, 2022.pdf

Paying fines and fees in New Mexico courts just got easier, March 1, 2022

Supreme Court affirms financing order for utility’s abandonment of coal-fired power plant, Jan. 10, 2022.pdf

Supreme Court rules arrest by volunteer reserve deputy was constitutionally unreasonable, Jan. 10, 2022.pdf

Two NM courts implementing new procedures in Bernalillo County for criminal cases in response to IT disruptions affecting Metropolitan Detention Center, January 7, 2022

New Mexico courts implementing Eviction Prevention and Diversion Program, Jan. 4, 2022.pdf

2021 Archives

NM Judiciary updates mask requirements and other COVID-safe protocols

Supreme Court rules that malpractice law does not stop another party from taking over hospital’s claim against a medical provider, Dec. 2, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court limits jurisdiction for lawsuits in New Mexico against out-of-state corporations, Nov. 15, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court rules state can seek recovery of Medicaid payments to nursing home, Nov. 15, 2021.pdf

Filing Petition for Expungement Instructions – Release Without Conviction

Supreme Court orders trial in case alleging undue influence in transfer of real estate, Oct. 18, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court clarifies ‘use’ of deadly weapon by 12-year-old who brought gun to school, Oct. 18, 2021.pdf

Judicial Compensation Commission Meets Oct. 5 to finalize recommendations, Oct. 1, 2021.pdf

Judiciary implements 24-7 alert system procedures for electronic monitoring of defendants, Sept. 20, 2021.pdf

Department for Therapeutic Justice celebrates recovery this Saturday in Santa Fe, September 18, 2021

Pretrial justice improvements working in New Mexico, Sept. 15, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court rules vehicle tail lamps need not be working ‘perfectly’ to comply with state law, Sept. 13, 2021.pdf

Mobile app provides wellness assistance to treatment court, probation program professionals, Sept. 7, 2021

New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association elects new officers and board members, September 3, 2021

Judicial Compensation Commission Meets Aug. 26, 2021

Jennifer Scott appointed Chief Clerk of the Supreme Court to succeed retiring Joey Moya, Aug. 23, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court Justice Briana H. Zamora takes the oath of office, August 9, 2021.pdf

Justice Thomson to chair a program about public health order litigation nationally, Aug. 3, 2021.pdf

Newly formed guardianship reform group to meet next month, Aug. 6, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court adopts rules encouraging mortgage servicers to work with borrowers to try to prevent foreclosures, Aug. 2, 2021.pdf

NM Supreme Court upholds convictions of Nicholas Ortiz for pickaxe killings, Aug. 2, 2021.pdf

Electronic filing in civil cases available in magistrate courts statewide, July 27, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court rules gasoline stations may be liable for selling fuel to intoxicated drivers, July 19, 2021.pdf

NM courts to conduct more proceedings in-person, July 2, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court concludes NM Constitution is unclear on whether in-person public attendance is required for legislative sessions, June 30, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court upholds first-degree murder conviction in killing of Raton woman, June 24, 2021

NM ranked #1 in nation for language access in the justice system, June 15, 2021

Supreme Court rules against compensation for COVID-related losses from restrictions on businesses, June 7, 2021.pdf

New Mexico Judiciary more than 70 percent fully vaccinated June 7, 2021

Supreme Court affirms Albuquerque man’s convictions for killing a police officer, May 27, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court rules ‘actual endangerment’ not required for conviction in fleeing police in high-speed chase, May 27, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court rules jail inmate’s two convictions of deadly weapon possession violate double jeopardy rights, May 20, 2021.pdf

NM Supreme Court outlines limits on its equitable powers in primary election case, May 6, 2021.pdf

Supreme Court Chief Justice, in Law Day proclamation, calls for renewed dedication to ensuring equal justice for all, April 30, 2021.pdf

Justice Barbara Vigil announces retirement from New Mexico Supreme Court, April 27, 2021

Supreme Court rules post-conviction release pending appeal is mandatory for defendants who meet requirements of state law, April 26, 2020.pdf

Court of Appeals Judge Gerald Baca takes the oath of office, April 23, 2021

Electronic filing in civil cases to start in more magistrate courts, April 19, 2021

Supreme Court upholds convictions of Alamogordo man for murder and other crimes, April 12, 2021

New state law helps older New Mexicans summoned to jury duty, April 7, 2021

Supreme Court rules military disability benefits not subject to division in divorces, April 1, 2021

Supreme Court rules commitment of dangerous mentally incompetent defendants may be extended for aggravating circumstances, March 25, 2021

Supreme Court upholds damages cap in state’s medical malpractice law, March 15, 2021

NM Supreme Court reverses conviction for constitutional violation of right to counsel, March 4, 2021

Supreme Court affirms convictions of Clovis man for murder and rape of victim after death, Feb. 25, 2021

Supreme Court orders city of Albuquerque property dispute back to trial court, Feb. 25, 2021

Supreme Court rejects new trial for defendant who sought to introduce evidence of genetic predisposition to violence, Feb. 25, 2021

Supreme Court Commission on Equity and Justice to meet Feb. 26

Supreme Court launches civics education program for students, Feb. 17, 2021

NM Supreme Court issues opinion on state’s authority to restrict business operations during public health emergency, Feb. 15, 2021

Supreme Court order denying petition in challenge to House rules, Feb. 12, 2021

Supreme Court dismisses appeal of sentencing in double murder, Feb. 8, 2021

Judiciary offers paid parental leave, enhances sick leave benefit, Jan. 21, 2021

Supreme Court affirms convictions in Valencia County murder, Jan. 28, 2021

Supreme Court affirms contempt order against NM tax agency, Jan. 28, 2021

Justice Julie Vargas takes the oath of office, Jan. 25, 2021

Supreme Court requires orientation program for guardians and conservators, Jan. 14, 2021

Electronic filing of civil cases starts in magistrate courts, Jan. 15, 2021

Supreme Court overturns convictions in fatal child abuse case, Jan. 8, 2021

Supreme Court affirms Albuquerque man’s murder conviction, Jan. 8, 2021

2020 Archives

Jury trials to resume in February 2021 under Supreme Court order, Dec. 14, 2020

Supreme Court rules that a person who causes a death while fleeing a law enforcement officer may face prosecution for felony murder, Nov. 30, 2020

Supreme Court affirms convictions in double murder and adopts new standard for eyewitness identification evidence, Nov. 19, 2020

Judicial Compensation Commission to meet online Nov. 23, 2020

Supreme Court rules that third-offense misdemeanor domestic violence convictions subject to enhanced sentencing, Nov. 16, 2020

Supreme Court affirms Artesia man’s first-degree murder conviction, Nov. 16, 2020

Supreme Court pauses jury trials through the end of the year, Nov. 13, 2020

Supreme Court approves pretrial detention rule changes to enhance public safety, Oct. 20, 2020

New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association elects new officers, October 6, 2020

Supreme Court upholds murder conviction in fatal stabbing in Albuquerque, Oct. 19, 2020

Supreme Court invites New Mexicans to serve on Commission on Equity and Justice, Oct. 20, 2020

Supreme Court issues opinion on state’s authority to enforce public health orders, Nov. 6, 2020

Supreme Court reinstates spousal communications privilege, orders rules committee study of the issue, Nov. 6, 2020

Supreme Court affirms the murder conviction of former Silver City police officer, Oct. 19, 2020

Judiciary’s’ Dick Wilkinson honored, October 14, 2020

Deborah Dungan Recipient of Judge Sarah M. Singlton Distinguished Service Award by New Mexico State Bar Association, September 25, 2020

Statement from Chief Justice on the death of retired Justice Charles Daniels, Sept. 1, 2020

Supreme Court upholds murder, other convictions of San Juan County man, Aug. 27, 2020

Supreme Court overturns judge’s decision to grant new trial for man convicted of murder in 1982, Aug. 27, 2020

District courts pilot online payment system for copying fees, other services, Aug. 13, 2020

Online payment system expanded for fines and fees in 4th and 6th Judicial District Courts, Aug. 20, 2020

Mobile app available for accessing NM court case information, Aug. 10, 2020

Supreme Court issues order in public health order enforcement case, Aug. 4, 2020

Supreme Court allows use of cell phone records as evidence in murder case, Aug. 3, 2020

Supreme Court establishing Commission on Equity and Justice, July 30, 2020

Supreme Court letter to the public about Commission on Equity and Justice, July 30, 2020

Supreme Court rules state regulator cannot initiate utility abandonment proceedings, July 23, 2020

Supreme Court limits criminal investigation records shielded from disclosure, July 14, 2020

Jury trials in criminal and civil cases to resume in New Mexico, May 28, 2020

Supreme Court order staying issuance of new writs of garnishment and execution in consumer debt cases, June 5, 2020

Supreme Court stops consumer debt collection orders during public health emergency, June 5, 2020

Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura to retire from NM Supreme Court, June 9, 2020

Supreme Court establishes plea deadline before start of trials and jury selection, June 16, 2020

Supreme Court rules on state constitutional privacy protections for banking records, June 18, 2020

Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura’s retirement postponed, June 26, 2020

Supreme Court ruling provides guidance on nominating petition forms used by candidates, July 14, 2020

Justice Michael Vigil elected Chief Justice of NM Supreme Court, July 15, 2020

People entering New Mexico courthouses required to wear a face covering, May 15, 2020

Supreme Court order on use of protective face coverings in NM courts, May 15, 2020

Magistrate Court in Gallup to remain closed for a week because of COVID-19, May 2, 2020

Supreme Court order postponing administration of bar examination, April 28, 2020

Committee to meet May 12 to vote on possible changes in pretrial detention procedures, May 8, 2020

Supreme Court affirms convictions of two brothers for a fatal shooting in Albuquerque, May 28,2020

Supreme Court order on resuming jury trials, May 28, 2020

Supreme Court provides legal framework for resuming in-person family visits in abuse and neglect cases, May 22, 2020

Supreme Court order on resuming in-person family visitations, May 22, 2020

New Mexico postpones bar exam in July because of ongoing public health emergency, April 28, 2020

Supreme Court upholds Albuquerque man’s first-degree murder conviction, April 20, 2020

Supreme Court extends suspension of jury trials in criminal and civil cases, April 17, 2020

Supreme Court order for election officials to issue absentee ballots for primary election, April 16, 2020

Advisory on live streaming of Supreme Court hearing in election case, April 13, 2020

Courts, health officials and attorneys work together to prepare for possible isolation and quarantine cases, April 10, 2020

Supreme Court rules against nursing home’s requirement for resolving claims by arbitration, April 6, 2020

Supreme Court affirms convictions for double homicide in Alamogordo, April 6, 2020

Supreme Court continues suspension of in-person family visits ordered by district courts in abuse and neglect cases, April 24, 2020

Supreme Court clarifies law on duress defense in case involving woman who hit ex-boyfriend with her car, April 23, 2020

Supreme Court order to extend jury trial suspension, April 17, 2020

Supreme Court order for additional precautionary measures for court operations, March 23, 2020

New Mexico courts implement additional precautions during COVID-19 public health emergency, March 23, 2020

Supreme Court order staying execution of eviction orders under the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act. March 24, 2020

Supreme Court halts eviction orders for nonpayment of rent during the COVID-19 public health emergency, March 24, 2020

Eviction orders temporarily stayed for New Mexicans who prove they are unable to pay rent on a mobile home lot, March 26, 2020

Supreme Court order for 30-day suspension of in-person CYFD family visits, March 27, 2020

Supreme Court suspends in-person CYFD family visits for 30 days because of COVID-19 outbreak, March 27, 2020

Supreme Court order staying eviction orders issued under the Mobile Home Park Act, March 26, 2020

Supreme Court order extending payment of fines and fees for 30 days, March 18, 2020

Additional time provided to pay fines and fees to NM courts during public health emergency, March 18, 2020

Supreme Court order for out-of-state travel restrictions on judicial employees, March 17, 2020

Supreme Court order on COVID-19 precautionary measures for court operations, March 17, 2020

New Mexico courts suspend new criminal jury trials as COVID-19 precautionary measure, March 17, 2020

Supreme Court affirms conviction of Raton woman for killing her boyfriend, March 12, 2020

New Mexico courts will remain open despite school closures, March 13, 2020

Courts to remain open but steps implemented to minimize public health risks from COVID-19, March 11, 2020

Supreme Court rejects new trial for man convicted of Carlsbad murder, March 2, 2020

Agenda for Feb. 27, 2020 meeting of Ad Hoc Committee on Pretrial Detention

Committee to hear from national experts on pretrial detention procedures, Feb. 24, 2020

Supreme Court upholds convictions of Albuquerque man for 2016 murder, Feb. 20, 2020

Courts share data with criminal justice agencies to launch statewide project , Jan. 30, 2020

Supreme Court Justice C. Shannon Bacon testifies before legislative committee about expanding access to civil legal services, Jan. 27, 2020

Supreme Court endorses proposals to help New Mexicans obtain civil legal services, Jan. 24, 2020

Courthouse security improvements, additional judgeships among top budget priorities of judicial branch of government, Jan. 23, 2020

Judicial branch FY2021 unified budget request and legislative agenda, Jan. 23, 2020

New Mexico courts improving pretrial justice system, Jan. 20, 2020

Supreme Court rules injured tribal casino worker cannot seek benefits through state workers’ compensation program, Jan. 16, 2020

Committee to hold its first meeting to consider pretrial detention changes, Jan. 16, 2020

Supreme Court forms committee to consider changes in pretrial detention rules, Jan. 6, 2020

Supreme Court order for Ad Hoc Committee to Review Pretrial Release and Detention Procedures, Jan. 6, 2020

Supreme Court affirms use of seized drug evidence in trial that led to conviction of Curry County man, Jan. 2, 2020

New Mexico courts expand online dispute resolution to landlord-tenant disputes over money due, Dec. 2, 2020

Supreme Court rules police question to suspect did not violate defendant’s constitutional rights, March 19, 2020

2019 Archives

Supreme Court issues opinion on ruling that invalidated election changes, Dec. 19, 2019

Supreme Court suspends Albuquerque attorney from practicing law, Dec. 19, 2019

Bail reform working as intended and is not the cause of crime problem in Albuquerque, Nov. 25, 2019

Study by UNM Institute for Social Research: Bernalillo County Public Safety Assessment Review, Nov. 22, 2019

Pretrial justice study released by Bernalillo County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Nov. 22, 2019

Supreme Court rules NM Unfair Practices Act does not allow competitive injury claims for lost profits, Nov. 14, 2019

Statement by Administrative Office of the Courts Director on Pretrial Justice System, Nov. 10, 2019

Supreme Court upholds convictions of Albuquerque man for 2016 murder, Dec. 23, 2019

Supreme Court reinstates convictions of Albuquerque man for child sexual abuse, Oct. 31, 2019

Courts statewide to offer Online Dispute Resolution in debt and money due cases, Aug. 28, 2019

Supreme Court affirms commitment of Socorro man to state mental hospital for killing his father, July 18, 2019

Retired Supreme Court Justice Charles W. Daniels honored for his leadership in pretrial justice, Aug. 29, 2019

Statement from the Chief Justice on the death of retired Supreme Court Justice Charles W. Daniels, Sept. 1, 2019

New Mexico Courts at State Fair, Sept. 5, 2019

New Mexico honored for providing free online public access to legal materials, Sept. 16, 2019

Supreme Court disbars Albuquerque attorney for misappropriating client funds and other misconduct, Sept. 23, 2019

Task force looks to improve legal help for children and parents in abuse and neglect case, Oct. 1, 2019

Supreme Court abolishes spousal communication privilege, Sept. 2, 2019

Supreme Court work group to consider non-attorney option for providing civil legal services, May 21, 2019

Investiture ceremony on Friday for three Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judge, March 20, 2019

New state law expands option for simplifying court system, April 4, 2019

Mora County Magistrate Court Moves To New Courthouse, May 10, 2019

Supreme Court disciplines Albuquerque attorney for intentionally disregarding court rules, May 16, 2019

Supreme Court invalidates regulatory order for electric rate increase, May 16, 2019

Online system allows New Mexicans to resolve debt and money due lawsuits without a court appearance, June 3, 2019

Supreme Court vacates death sentences of the last inmates on death row, June 28, 2019

Judicial Compensation Commission to meet July 9 in Santa Fe, July 3, 2019

New Mexico Judiciary streamlines operations with administrative consolidation of magistrate and district courts, July 17, 2019

Magistrate Circuit Court in Anthony opening at new location, Feb. 22, 2019

Supreme Court Justices C. Shannon Bacon and David K. Thomson take the oath of office, Feb. 4, 2019

Supreme Court issues ruling on state constitutional protections of privacy rights, Jan. 24, 2019

Chief Justice Judith Nakamura delivers State of the Judiciary address to the Legislature, Jan. 17, 2019

2018 Archives

Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of textbook loan program, Dec. 13, 2018

Supreme Court affirms Albuquerque man’s convictions in fatal shooting of 8-year-old girl, Dec. 13, 2018

Constitutional Amendment No. 1 could streamline appeals, save money, Oct. 24, 2018

Free online service for self-represented litigants to prepare court documents, Oct. 30, 2018

Supreme Court suggests sanctions for deficient legal briefs in appeals, Nov. 29, 2018

Supreme Court ruling clarifies jury instructions in criminal cases, Nov. 1, 2018

Federal grant allows expansion of court program for families with children in foster care, Oct. 4, 2018

Supreme Court rules employer must pay attorney fees of Hobbs man injured in work accident, Sept. 6, 2018

Supreme Court rules man convicted of racketeering can be prosecuted for Otero County murder, Aug. 23, 2018

Agenda of Aug. 8 Meeting of Criminal Justice and Public Safety Task Force

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Task Force to meet Oct. 4

New Mexico drug courts certified under new evaluation system, Sept. 18, 2018

Supreme Court affirms convictions in Valencia County double homicide, July 26, 2018

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Task Force to meet Aug. 8 in Albuquerque

Statement on threats against Taos judge, Aug. 14, 2018

Retired Supreme Court Justice Edward Chavez named chairman of the Bernalillo County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, July 26, 2018

Guardianship system changes protect vulnerable New Mexicans, July 13, 2018

All state courts fully open to the public with start of new fiscal year, June 29, 2018

Two Justices of the New Mexico Supreme Court not seeking retention in the general election, June 28, 2018

Reports wrongly claim murder suspect on pretrial release at time of crime, June 28, 2018

Investiture ceremony held for New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Gary L. Clingman, June 15, 2018

Courts warn New Mexicans about a jury duty scam, June 11, 2018

State law and court rules changing in guardianship and conservatorship cases, June 13, 2018

Third Judicial District Court opening clerk’s office during lunch hour, May 30, 2018

Comment sought on proposed forms and rule for guardianship and conservatorship cases, May 7, 2018

Justice Judith K. Nakamura re-elected Chief Justice of New Mexico Supreme Court, May 4, 2018

Supreme Court affirms adoption of water pollution regulations for copper mining, March 8, 2018

Supreme Court upholds convictions of Albuquerque man in death of infant daughter, March 5, 2018

Supreme Court rules against challenge to award of damages for construction worker’s death, April 30, 2018

New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Gary L. Clingman takes the oath of office, April 30, 2018

Supreme Court reverses indictment dismissal in Taos robbery prosecution, April 23, 2018

Supreme Court clarifies pretrial detention authority in former capital punishment cases, April 23, 2018

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Task Force to hold first meeting, March 27, 2018

Supreme Court forms guardianship committees, March 22, 2018

Supreme Court provides guidance for enforcing public access to judicial records, March 5, 2018

Santa Fe Magistrate Court to offer Safe Surrender program, April 19, 2018

Supreme Court affirms regulatory decision allowing partial closure of coal-fired power plant, March 5, 2018

Supreme Court rejects employment discrimination claim against Hatch Valley Public Schools, March 1, 2018

Supreme Court ruling clarifies police requirements in DWI arrests, Feb. 22, 2018

Supreme Court upholds convictions of Roswell man for 2014 murder, Feb. 19, 2018

Supreme Court issues ruling on state funding deductions for schools receiving federal impact aid, Feb. 12, 2018

Supreme Court issues rulings providing guidance on evidence for pretrial detention, Jan. 11, 2018

Summary of Supreme Court ruling in State v. Groves, Jan. 11, 2018

Summary of Supreme Court ruling in Torrez v. Whitaker, Jan. 11, 2018

Federal judge imposes sanctions over claims in dismissed lawsuit against bail reform, Jan. 5, 2018

2017 Archives

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging bail reform, Dec. 12, 2017

Public comment solicited on Guardianship Commission’s initial recommendations, Oct. 27, 2017

Judge John Romero Jr. named president-elect of National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, July 28, 2017

Supreme Court adopts changes to case management order, Dec. 5, 2017

Op-Ed Bail reform, overdue and more to do, Oct. 11, 2017

Judicial Compensation Commission to meet, June 30, 2017

Guardianship Study Commission to hold first meeting, April 25, 2017

Op-Ed An inadequately funded judiciary is a denial of justice, April 21, 2017

Supreme Court forms Guardianship Commission, April 6, 2017

Justice Nakamura becomes chief justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, June 7, 2017

Supreme Court approves new procedural rules governing pretrial detention and release, June 5, 2107

Supreme Court approves policy for online access to court records, Jan. 6, 2017

Secure online access to court records begins next month, Feb. 20, 2017

State of the Judiciary Justice system failing because of inadequate funding , Jan. 19, 2017

2016 Archives

2016 Excellence in ADR awards announced, Nov. 10, 2016

Safe surrender program for people with warrants in Magistrate, Metro courts, Oct. 13, 2016

Op-Ed: Essential bail reform on November ballot, Oct. 12, 2016

Magistrate Judges Association elects new officers, Sept. 30, 2016

Dedication ceremony planned for new courthouse in Portales, Sept. 29, 2016

Judiciary cuts mileage payments to address state budget shortfall, Sept. 27, 2016

Judiciary launches newly redesigned website, June 24, 2016

Op-Ed: Citizens make justice system work by serving as jurors, May 1, 2016

Justice Daniels begins second term as chief justice, April 11, 2016

Op-Ed: Court of Appeals celebrates 50th anniversary, April 1, 2016

Court of Appeals celebrates 50th anniversary with open house, March 30, 2016

Court of Appeals to hold hearing at Laguna-Acoma High School, Feb. 9, 2016

Court approves changes to case management order, Jan. 27, 2016

Bail reform proposal approved by Legislature with bipartisan support, Feb. 17, 2016

Op-Ed By Justice Daniels Why NM needs bail reform , Jan. 15, 2016

2015 Archives

Supreme Court convenes meeting in Albuquerque on case management order, Dec. 8, 2015

Bipartisan Senate group proposes constitutional amendment, Dec. 15, 2015

Supreme Court Chief Clerk named Public Lawyer of the Year, April 20, 2015

NM hosts national conference on court interpreter programs, May 22, 2015

Board of Finance denies emergency funding for magistrate courts, May 21, 2015

Op-Ed by AOC Director Money bonds do not protect community safety, Aug. 10, 2015

Supreme Court Justice Richard Bosson retiring, June 12, 2015

Magistrate Judges Association elects new officers, Sept. 4, 2015

Judiciary endorses bail reform constitutional amendment, Aug. 27, 2015

Problem solving courts receive $600,000 in new funding, Oct. 20, 2015

Op-Ed: Mediation Week in New Mexico, Oct. 11, 2015

2015 mediation awards announced, Oct. 22, 2015

Chief Justice delivers State of the Judiciary address to Legislature, Jan. 22, 2015

Criminal cases in Bernalillo County face new deadlines, Feb. 2, 2015

AOC Director issues statement on budget approved by HAFC, Feb. 20, 2015

Op-Ed: Courts need additional funding to meet justice needs of citizens, Feb. 9, 2015

Magistrate Court to open at new location in Las Vegas, March 31, 2015

State courts launch system for e-payment of court fines, March 27, 2015

Critical funding vetoed for magistrate courts, April 9, 2015

2014 Archives