Supreme Court Phasing In Prevention and Diversion Program, UNM School of Law's 2022 Student Bar Association Barrister's Ball, Upcoming CLEs, Court Notices and More

March 18, 2022

Supreme Court Phasing In Prevention and Diversion Program

The New Mexico Supreme Court will phase in an Eviction Prevention and Diversion Program statewide starting in April and in stages lift a moratorium on evictions of people unable to pay their rent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program helps tenants access money available through the state Department of Finance and Administration for unpaid rent and utilities, temporary housing at a motel or hotel, and the initial costs of moving into new permanent housing. The court-based also provides trained facilitators to assist landlords and tenants in negotiating a possible settlement of their rental disputes. Under an order issued March 16 by the Court, here is the schedule for phasing in the Eviction Prevention and Diversion Program in judicial districts across the state and lifting a stay on evictions for non-payment of rent:

Starting April 1 in the Second (Bernalillo County), Fifth (Chaves, Eddy and Lea counties), Tenth (DeBaca, Harding and Quay counties) and Twelfth (Lincoln and Otero counties) Judicial Districts.
Effective May 1 in the Third (Doña Ana County), Sixth (Grant, Hidalgo and Luna counties) and Seventh (Catron, Sierra, Socorro and Torrance counties) Judicial Districts.
Starting June 1in the First (Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties), Fourth (Mora, Guadalupe and San Miguel counties), and Eighth (Colfax, Taos and Union counties) Judicial Districts.
Effective July 1 in the Eleventh (McKinley and San Juan counties) and Thirteen (Cibola, Sandoval and Valencia counties) Judicial Districts.

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UNM School of Law's 2022 Student Bar Association Barrister's Ball

Calling all Class of 2020 and 2021 UNM School of Law Grads! Join us for the 2022 Student Bar Association Barrister's Ball on April 9 at Sandia Casino. You should have received an email on 2/28 from UNM School of Law with information on how to purchase tickets. If you have any questions, please email kwilson2698@unm.edu.

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UNM School of Law's Memorial for Dean Fred Hart

The UNM School of Law's memorial celebrating the

life and achievements of Dean Fred Hart will be held on April 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the UNM School of Law. The event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. Please RSVP to attend in person by March 21.

Share Your Memories and Register Here

2022 State Bar of New Mexico Membership Survey

The State Bar of New Mexico and the Board of Bar Commissioners are excited to announce that we will be launching the 2022 State Bar of New Mexico Membership Survey! We have not surveyed the full membership since 2004 and needless to say, the world and the practice of law have seen a change or two.

Click the video above to hear why State Bar of New Mexico Executive Director Richard Spinello hopes you take the survey! The Membership Survey will be available to you April 1-15. If you have questions about the survey, please email memberservices@sbnm.org.

Registration Opens in One Month!

We are in full gear planning for the 2022 Annual Meeting! Registration will be opening in one month, in the meantime you can book your hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa at the special discounted rate as well as view more information about this year's Annual Meeting.

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Upcoming Events

March 23: Public Law Section Virtual Lunch and Learn
March 30: YLD Retirement Planning Virtual Lunch and Learn Webinar
April 7: UNM School of Law's Memorial for Dean Fred Hart
April 9: UNM School of Law's 2022 Student Bar Association Barrister's Ball

Upcoming Programs from the Center for Legal Education:

"Wait, Nobody Told Me There Would Be Math!" Basic Financial Literacy for Lawyers

March 23, In-Person Program
2.0 G
Registration

REPLAY: #WeToo: Practical Tools for Improving Gender Dynamics in the Practice of Law (2020)

March 25, REPLAY Webinar
1.0 EP
Registration

How to Stay "Professional" When Videoconferencing: It's Not As Hard As You Think!

March 25, Webinar
1.0 EP
Registration

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Important Announcements and Deadlines

State Bar Announcements and Deadlines

Access to Justice Fund Grant Commission 2022-2023 RFP Process is Now Open

Court Announcements and Deadlines

Supreme Court of New Mexico - The New Mexico Judiciary Changing Mask Requirements and Other COVID-Safe Protocols at Courthouses
Reconvene - Third Judicial District Court Announcement of Additional Applicants

Legal Community Announcements and Deadlines

UNM Law Memorial for Dean Fred Hart on April 7
Upcoming CLE: Judicial Philosophy: Ethics & Professionalism in Appellate Decision Making
Upcoming CLE: Collaborative Family Law
Important Information for New Mexico Notary Publics and Notarial Officers
New Mexico Board of Bar Examiners Executive Director Position Available

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