In 2021, 11 episodes were released covering a variety of topics, and recorded a co-hosted episode with SBNM is Hear podcast. The series has been streamed/listened to more than 1,200 times, with listeners across 26 states and 10 countries! The committee is soliciting suggestions for episodes, please share your feedback by filling out the survey below.

In 2021, the State of New Mexico enacted the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, aka RULONA (Sections 14-14-A1 to 14-14A-32 NMSA 1978) which is effective January 1, 2022..

This change in law impacts every current and future commissioned notary public. RULONA makes a distinction between a notary public and a notarial officer. A notarial officer is not commissioned to perform a notarial act, but is authorized to perform a notarial act by certain authority, including individuals who are authorized to practice law in New Mexico, a New Mexico Judge, or New Mexico county clerk or deputy county clerk.

2022 licensing renewal and 2021 MCLE compliance is due Feb. 1, 2022. Review NMSC rule changes to attorney licensing and MCLE.

The application deadline for the Initial Family Law Specialty/Exam Development Committee for Family Law Specialization is extended until February 1, 2022. Please visit www.sbnm.org/FamilyLawSpecialization to find the requirements and download the application. Please contact Kate Kennedy at kate.kennedy@sbnm.org with any questions.

The State Bar of New Mexico is committed to helping New Mexico lawyers respond optimally to the developing COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Click here for a compilation of resources from national and local health agencies and updates from the State Bar.