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Rule-Making Activity
To view recent Supreme Court rulemaking activity, visit the Court's website at https://supremecourt.nmcourts.gov/. To view all New Mexico Rules Annotated, visit New Mexico OneSource at https:// nmonesource.com/nmos/en/nav.do.
Supreme Court Law Library
The Supreme Court Law Library is open to the legal community and public at large. The Library has an extensive legal research collection of print and online resources. The Law Library is located in the Supreme Court Building at 237 Don Gaspar in Santa Fe. Building hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Library Hours: MondayFriday 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. For more information call: 505-827-4850, email: libref@nmcourts.gov or visit https:// lawlibrary.nmcourts.gov.
Second Judicial District Court Announcement of Applicants
Eight applications were received in the Judicial Selection Office as of May 9 for the vacancy on the Second Judicial District Court, which will exist as of July 1 per the creation of an additional Judgeship by the Legislature. The Second Judicial District Court Nominating Commission will convene at 9 a.m. on June 7 to interview applicants for the position at the Second Judicial District Court, located at 400 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, N.M. The applicants include Steven Gary Diamond, Michael Philip Fricke, Asra I. Elliott, Veronica Lee Hill, Mekko Mangas Miller, David Allen Murphy, Rose Osborne and Mark Anthony Ramsey. All attendees of the meeting of the Second Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission are required to wear a face mask at all times during the meeting regardless of their vaccination status.
Second Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission Proposed Changes to the Rules Governing Judicial Nominating Commissions
The New Mexico Supreme Court’s Equity and Justice Commission’s subcommittee on judicial nominations has proposed changes to the Rules Governing New Mexico Judicial Nominating Commissions. These proposed
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changes will be discussed and voted on during the upcoming meeting of the Second Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission. The Commission meeting is open to the public beginning at 9 a.m. on June 7 at the Second Judicial District Court located at 400 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, N.M. 87102, 4. Email Beverly Akin (akin@ law.unm.edu) for a copy of the proposed changes. All attendees of the meeting of the Second Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission are required to wear a face mask at all times at the meeting regardless of vaccination status.
is open to the public, and members of the public who wish to be heard about any of the candidates will have an opportunity to be heard. All attendees of the meeting of the Fifth Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission are required to wear a face mask at all times at the meeting regardless of their vaccination status.
Third Judicial District Court
The New Mexico Supreme Court’s Equity and Justice Commission’s subcommittee on judicial nominations has proposed changes to the Rules Governing New Mexico Judicial Nominating Commissions. These proposed changes will be discussed and voted on during the upcoming meeting of the Fifth Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission. The Commission meeting is open to the public beginning at 9 a.m. on July 19 at the Fifth Judicial District Court Eddy County, 102 N Canal St, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220. Please email Beverly Akin (akin@law.unm.edu) if you would like to request a copy of the proposed changes. All attendees of the meeting of the Fifth Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission will be required to wear a face mask at all times while at the meeting regardless of their vaccination status.
Announcement of Chief Judge Manuel I. Arrieta's Re-Election
The Third Judicial District Court announces the re-election of Chief Judge Manuel I. Arrieta to a new three-year term to serve as Chief Judge and Superintending Authority of the Third Judicial District. Chief Judge Arrieta's upcoming term will last until May 2025, during which he will continue to have superintending authority over all the courts in the District including probate and municipal courts.
Fifth Judicial District Court Announcement of Vacancy
A vacancy on the Fifth Judicial District Court in Carlsbad, NM will exist as of July 1, due to the creation of an additional judgeship by the Legislature. Inquiries regarding the details or assignment of this judicial vacancy should be directed to the Administrator of the Court. Applicants seeking information regarding election or retention if appointed should contact the Bureau of Elections in the Office of the Secretary of State. Members can obtain applications from the Judicial Selection website: https:// lawschool.unm.edu/judsel/application.html, or emailed to you by contacting the Judicial Selection Office at akin@law.unm.edu The deadline for applications has been set for June 14 by 5 p.m. Applications received after that date and time will not be considered. The Fifth Judicial District Court Nominating Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on July 19 at the Fifth Judicial District Court Eddy County, 102 N Canal St, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220, to interview the applicants for this position. The Commission meeting
Bar Bulletin - May 25, 2022 - Volume 61, No. 10
Fifth Judicial District Court Nominating Commission
Proposed Changes to the Rules Governing Judicial Nominating Commissions
Thirteenth Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission
Proposed Changes to the Rules Governing Judicial Nominating Commissions
The New Mexico Supreme Court’s Equity and Justice Commission’s subcommittee on judicial nominations has proposed changes to the Rules Governing New Mexico Judicial Nominating Commissions. The proposed changes will be discussed and voted on during the upcoming meeting of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission. The Commission meeting is open to the public beginning at 9 a.m., June 10 at the Thirteenth Judicial District Court in Sandoval County, located at 1500 Idalia Rd, Bernalillo, N.M. 87004. Email Beverly
