Important Information for NM Notary Publics and Notarial Officers, Historical Committee's Annual Presentation, Upcoming CLEs, and More

December 24, 2021

Important Information for New Mexico Notary Publics and Notarial Officers

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.

Read the Full Notice Here

Historical Committee's Annual Presentation: Eight bits to Bit Coin:

Coins, Trade & Wealth 1556-1854

You are invited to join the Historical Committee for the yearly presentation of a historical topic. We welcome all who want to take a break from the routine of business and learn about a historical topic for free.

Eight bits to Bit Coin: Coins, Trade & Wealth 1556-1854

Presented by: Roderick Frechette

Friday, Jan. 21

Noon - 1 p.m. (MT)

Lunch will be provided

State Bar Center or Virtual

FREE Informational Presentation (not for CLE credit)

RSVP Here

State Bar Center Holiday Closings

The State Bar Center will be closed and will not be conducting business on the following days this year:

December 23 and 24 for the Christmas holiday
December 30 and 31 for the New Year holiday

License Renewal and MCLE Compliance

Due Feb. 1, 2022

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

Renew Now

Family Law Specialization Deadline

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.

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Upcoming Events

Jan. 21: Historical Committee Presentation
Jan. 30-31: State Bar Center Closed for New Year Holiday

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Upcoming Programs from the Center for Legal Education:

REPLAY: Minimizing Cultural Errors in Professional Practice (2020)

Dec. 27, Replay Webinar
1.5 EP
Registration

An Afternoon of Legal Writing With Stuart Teicher

Dec. 28, Live Webinar
3.0 G
Registration

Marketing Ethics 101

Dec. 29, Live Webinar
1.0 EP
Registration

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Important Announcements and Deadlines

State Bar Announcements and Deadlines

Court Announcements and Deadlines

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Announcement of Applicants
Third Judicial District Court Proposed Changes to the Rules Governing Judicial Nominating Commissions
Third Judicial District Court Announcement of Vacancy
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judicial Nominating Commission Proposed Changes to Rules Governing Judicial Nominating Commission

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More Content from New Mexico's Courts

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Recent Rule Making Activity
Court of Appeals Opinions List

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Featured Member Benefit

Defined Fitness

Defined Fitness offers State Bar members, their employees and immediate family members a discounted rate. Memberships include access to all five club locations, group fitness classes and free supervised child care. All locations offer aquatics complex (indoor pool, steam room, sauna and hot tub), state-of-the-art equipment, and personal training services.

Bring proof of State Bar membership to any Defined Fitness location to sign up. www.defined.com.

COVID-19 Updates and Resources

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.

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