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Notices
Court News New Mexico Supreme Court
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: Monday-Friday 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.
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
New Assignment for Judge Linda S.Rogers
With the appointment of Metropolitan Court Judge David A. Murphy to the Second Judicial District Court, effective July 23, Judge Linda S. Rogers, Division XIX, will be assigned the misdemeanor criminal docket previously assigned to Judge Murphy, Division XVI.
New Assignment for Judge Nina Safier
Upon the retirement of Metropolitan Court Judge Sandra Engel, effective Oct. 1, Judge Nina Safier, Division XVII, will be assigned the misdemeanor criminal docket previously assigned to Judge Engel, Division XI.
Announcement of Applicants
Eleven applications have been received in the Judicial Selection Office as of Aug. 5 for the vacancy on the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court which exists due to the appointment of the Hon. Judge David Murphy to the Second Judicial District Court. The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
Professionalism Tip
With respect to opposing parties and their counsel:
I will clearly identify, for other counsel or parties, all changes that I have made in all documents.
Nominating Commission met onAug. 19 to interview applicants for the position at the Bernalillo Metropolitan Courthouse. The applicants include Steven Gary Diamond, Shonetta Raquette Estrada, Michael Philip Fricke, Veronica Hill, Claire Ann McDaniel, Todd A. Olmos, Edmund E. Perea, Mark Anthoy Ramsey, Ashley Reymore-Cloud, Daniel Roberson and Carlos Sarborough.
Second Judicial District Court
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the appointment of David A.Murphy to the Second Judicial District Court bench. Effective July 23, Judge Murphy has been assigned to fill Division XXX, the new judgeship created when Gov. Lujan Grisham recently signed into law House Bill 68. Judge Murphy will be assigned Criminal Court cases previously assigned to Judge Alisa Hart, Division XXI. Pursuant to New Mexico Supreme Court Order 22-8500-007, peremptory excusals have been temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Fifth Judicial District Court
Announcement of Additional Applicants
In response to Gov. Lujan-Grisham request on Aug. 1 for additional names to fill the vacancy on the Fifth Judicial District which exists in Carlsbad, New Mexico, due to the creation of an additional judgeship by the Legislature effective July 1, the Dean of the UNM School of Law, designated by the New Mexico Constitution to Chair the Fifth Judicial District Nominating Commission and members of this commission, solicited for additional applications for this position from lawyers who meet the statutory qualifications in Article VI, Section 14 of the New Mexico Constitution. The deadline for additional application was at 5 p.m. on Aug. 12. As of 5 p.m. on Aug. 12, no additional applicants applied for the additional judgeship created by the Legislature effective July 1.
Open for Applications to Serve on Court Panel
Chief Judge William P. Johnson and the Article III District Judges for the District of New Mexico would like to solicit interest from Federal Bar members for service on the Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel. In the District of New Mexico, there are five full-time magistrate judges in Albuquerque, five full-time magistrate judges in Las Cruces and two part-time magistrate judges, with one in Farmington and the other in Roswell. Any member of the Federal Bar in good standing and interested in being selected by the District Judges to serve on the Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel should respond to this notice no later than Aug. 31 to the Clerk of Court, U. S. District Court, 333 Lomas Blvd. NW, Suite 270, Albuquerque, NM 87102; or by email to clerkofcourt@ nmd.uscourts.gov to be considered for appointment to the Panel. Appointment to the Panel will be effective Jan. 1, 2023. Members of the Panel typically are appointed for three-year terms and members of the Panel may seek reappointment.
state Bar News Equity in Justice Program
Have Questions?
Do you have specific questions about equity and inclusion in your workplace or in general? Send in anonymous questions to our Equity in Justice Program Manager, Dr. Amanda Parker. Each month, Dr. Parker will choose one or two questions to answer for the Bar Bulletin. Visit www.sbnm.org/eij, click on the Ask Amanda link and submit your question. No question is too big or too small.
New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Started July 16, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is now available nationwide. The Lifeline provides 24/7 all year round, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones and
best practices for professionals. For more information, visit www.988nm.org.
The Judicial Wellness Program
The newly established Judicial Wellness Program aids in focusing on the short-term and long-term needs of the New Mexico Judicial Community. The New Mexico Judicial Wellness Program was created to promote health and wellness among New Mexico Judges by creating and facilitating programs (educational or otherwise) and practices that encourage a supportive environment for the restoration and maintenance of overall mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health of judges. Learn more about the program at www.sbnm.org/ nmjwp.
NMJLAP Committee Meetings
The NMJLAP Committee will meet at 4 p.m. on Oct. 16 and Jan. 12, 2023. The NMJLAP Committee was originally developed to assist lawyers who experienced addiction and substance abuse problems that interfered with their personal lives or their ability to serve professionally in the legal field. The NMJLAP Committee has expanded their scope to include issues of depression, anxiety, and other mental and emotional disorders for members of the legal community. This committee continues to be of service to the New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program and is a network of more than 30 New Mexico judges, attorneys and law students.
Free Well-Being Webinars
The State Bar of New Mexico contracts with The Solutions Group to provide a free employee assistance program to members, their staff and their families. Contact the Solutions Group for resources, education, and free counseling. Each month in 2022, The Solutions Group will unveil a new webinar on a different topic. Sign up for “Echopsychology: How Nature Heals” to learn about a growing body of research that points to the beneficial effects that exposure to the natural world has on health. The next webinar, “Pain and Our Brain” addresses why the brain links pain with emotions. Find out the answers to this and other questions related to the connection between pain and our brains. The final webinar, “Understanding Anxiety and Depression” explores the differentiation between clinical and "normal" depression, while discussing anxiety and the aftereffects of COVID-19 related to depression and anxiety. View all webinars at www. solutionsbiz.com or call 505-254-3555.
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Monday Night Attorney Support Group
The Monday Night Attorney Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays by Zoom. This group will be meeting every Monday night via Zoom. The intention of this support group is the sharing of anything you are feeling, trying to manage or struggling with. It is intended as a way to connect with colleagues, to know you are not in this alone and feel a sense of belonging. We laugh, we cry, we BE together. Email Pam Moore at pmoore@ sbnm.org or Briggs Cheney at bcheney@ dsc-law.com for the Zoom link.
The New Mexico Well-Being Committee
The N.M. Well-Being Committee was established in 2020 by the State Bar of New Mexico's Board of Bar Commissioners. The N.M. Well-Being Committee is a standing committee of key stakeholders that encompass different areas of the legal community and cover state-wide locations. All members have a well-being focus and concern with respect to the N.M. legal community. It is this committee’s goal to examine and create initiatives centered on wellness.
Young Lawyers Division
Help New Mexico Wildfire Victims
In partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Bar Association’s Disaster Legal Services Program, the State Bar of New Mexico Young Lawyers Division is providing legal resources and assistance for survivors of the New Mexico wildfires. The free legal aid hotline opened on June 6 and we need more volunteers. Fire survivors can call the hotline toll free at 888-985-5141 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MST. Individuals who qualify for assistance will be matched with New Mexico Lawyers to provide free, limited legal help in areas like securing FEMA benefits, assistance with insurance claims, help with home repair contracts, replacement of legal documents, landlord/tenant issues and mortgage/foreclosure issues. Volunteers do not need extensive experience in any of the areas listed below. FEMA will provide basic training for frequently asked questions. This training will be required for all volunteers. We hope volunteers will be able to commit approximately one hour per week. Visit www.sbnm.org/ wildfirehelp for more information and to sign up. You can also contact Lauren E. Riley, ABA YLD District 23, at 505-2460500 or lauren@batleyfamilylaw.com.
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uNM sChool of law Law Library Hours
The UNM Law Library facility is currently closed to guests. Reference services are available remotely Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. via email at lawlibrary@unm.edu or phone at 505-277-0935.
