2020 Attorney In Memoriam Ceremony: Help Needed
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The State Bar of New Mexico Senior Lawyers Division is honored to annually host the Attorney In Memoriam Ceremony. This event will honor New Mexico attorneys who have passed away during the last year (November 2019 to present) to recognize their work in the legal community. The ceremony is also accompanied with a presentation of scholarships to deserving third-year law students of the University of New Mexico School of Law.
The State Bar of New Mexico Senior Lawyers Division would like to invite the family and friends of the attorneys to attend the virtual presentation where scholarships will be presented to the students in honor of our deceased colleagues.
If you know of someone who has passed and/or the family and friends of the deceased (November 2019 to present), please click here. To view the list of those who have passed that we will be honoring, please click here.
The event will be hosted virtually on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Member Services at memberservices@nmbar.org.
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Congratulations, Anne L. Taylor!
Chief Disciplinary Counsel
After completing a nationwide search, the Disciplinary Board of the New Mexico Supreme Court is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne L. Taylor as Chief Disciplinary Counsel effective Nov. 1. Ms. Taylor has worked in the Office of Disciplinary Counsel for the past 18 years, most recently serving as Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, and will replace the current Chief, William Slease, who is retiring from the Office. Congratulations to Ms. Taylor on this well-deserved appointment.
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Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Candidate Forum
The Appellate Practice Section hosted a candidate forum for the seven candidates running for the New Mexico Court of Appeals and four candidates running for the Supreme Court. Watch a recording of the candidates for the New Mexico Supreme Court and New Mexico Court of Appeals answer questions in a forum hosted by the State Bar of New Mexico and KOB-TV here.
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Coronavirus Updates
The State Bar of New Mexico is committed to helping New Mexico lawyers respond optimally to the developing COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Visit www.nmbar.org/covid-19 for a compilation of resources from national and local health agencies and frequently asked questions. This page will be updated regularly during this rapidly evolving situation. Please check back often for the latest information from the State Bar of New Mexico.
If you have additional questions or suggestions about the State Bar's response to the coronavirus situation, please email Executive Director Richard Spinello at rspinello@nmbar.org.
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Upcoming Programs from the Center for Legal Education:
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Family Law Institute: Assessing and Understanding Children’s Preferences
2020 Probate Institute
2020 Cannabis Law Institute: Wake and Bake - Cannabis Law in New Mexico
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Upcoming Events
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Oct. 30: Solo and Small Firm Roundtable: Learn to Say Maybe
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Nov. 1: Christian Legal Aid Training Seminar
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Nov. 4: Tax Law Section Annual Meeting
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Nov. 5: Indian Law Section Annual Meeting
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Nov. 13: Cannabis Law Section Annual Meeting
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Nov. 13: Solo and Small Firm Section Annual Meeting
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Nov. 13: Solo and Small Firm Roundtable: Proper Formation
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Nov. 16: New Mexico Women's Bar Association Board Nominations Due
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Nov. 17: Attorney In Memoriam Ceremony with the Senior Lawyers Division
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Nov. 17: Solo and Small Firm Lunch Presentation: Consequences in New Mexico and Nationally of the Presidential Election
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Nov. 19: Animal Law Section Annual Meeting
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Dec. 11: Solo and Small Firm Roundtable: Tax Class
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Dec. 18: NREEL Section Annual Meeting
We are currently keeping a list of events that have been cancelled or changed due to the coronavirus situation. These events include State Bar of New Mexico events, Court events, and other events in the legal community. Please the Resources for Attorneys & FAQ About Coronavirus page often as this situation is changing rapidly. To notify us of an event cancellation or change, email Evann Laird at elaird@nmbar.org.
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Important Announcements and Deadlines
State Bar Announcements and Deadlines
Court Announcements and Deadlines
- New Mexico Supreme Court Announcement of Applicants
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico Court Closure
- Fourth Judicial District Announcement of Vacancy
- Fifth Judicial District Court Announcement of Applicants
- Twelfth Judicial District Court Announcement of Vacancy
- New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Judge Recommendations
- Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court E-Filing System
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In Case You Missed It
State Bar Classifieds and Career Center
Recently Released Opinions by the New Mexico Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
- 2020-NMSC-010, A-1-SC-37370, PEAVY V. SKILLED HEALTHCARE GROUP, INC.
- 2020-NMSC-011, A-1-SC-36932 & 36933, STATE V. SENA
- 2020-NMSC-012, A-1-SC-38173, MORPER V. TOULOUSE OLIVER
- 2020-NMSC-013, A-1-SC-37094, JONES V. N.M. DEP'T OF PUBLIC SAFETY
- 2020-NMSC-014, A-1-SC-37373, STATE V. PRICE
More Content from New Mexico's Courts
• Clerk's Certificates
• Recent Rule Making Activity
• Court of Appeals Opinions List
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Fastcase
Fastcase is a free member service that includes cases, statutes, regulations, court rules and constitutions. This service is available through
www.nmbar.org. Fastcase also offers free live training webinars. Visit
- For more information, contact Christopher Lopez, clopez@nmbar.org or 505-797-6018.
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