Notice of Judicial Compensation Commission Meeting

The New Mexico Judicial Compensation Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, to finalize its report and recommendations to the 2024 Legislature for a possible salary increase for state court judges. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. (MT) and will be live streamed on the New Mexico Courts YouTube channel and conducted virtually as a Zoom meeting. More information, including the meeting agenda, is available at the Judiciary’s website.

Celebrate the Second Judicial District Court's Court Clinic's 50-Year Anniversary

The Second Judicial District Court's Court Clinic will be celebrating its golden anniversary on Sept. 29, 2023. The ceremony will be held at 400 Lomas Boulevard, Courtroom 416, Albuquerque, NM 87102, followed by a reception in the fourth-floor atrium. Please join to celebrate the Court Clinic's work in helping families through facilitating positive communication and laying stable groundwork for children of families across New Mexico. For questions, please contact Kevin Ybarra at albdkmy@nmcourts.gov.

Join the Volunteer Attorney Program for the Pro Bono Collaborative ECHO Initiative

Join the Volunteer Attorney Program of New Mexico Legal Aid, Inc. for the launch of the Pro Bono Collaborative ECHO initiative. Through joining the program's monthly session, participants will engage in a virtual community with their peers, build a collective understanding of how to disseminate and implement best practices across diverse disciplines and use an All Teach/All Learn framework to expand the pro bono community in New Mexico.

Each session awards participants one CLE credit and will be held through Zoom.

For more information, contact VAPECHO@nmlegalaid.org or call

505-551-1263.

New Mexico Defense Lawyer Association's September Matching Challenge

The New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association is participating in the DRI Foundation’s 2023 International Day of Service. In furtherance of its participation, the NMDLA is supporting Equal Access to Justice in its efforts to provide free, essential civil legal services and advocacy to New Mexicans. All donations made by NMDLA members and associates to Equal Access to Justice during the month of September will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 by NMDLA.

The New Mexico Civil Rights Act Symposium: Its Meaning and Application

The New Mexico Law Review invites you to the New Mexico Civil Rights Act Symposium: Its Meaning and Application! The symposium will be on Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MT), at the UNM School of Law. This event is approved for 5 general and 1 ethics MCLE credit. Contact Shannel Daniels at nmlrsymposium2023@unm.edu with any questions. Please register by Oct. 21 using the button below.

The Center for Civic Values: Judges Needed for New Mexico Middle School Mock Trial Program

The New Mexico Middle School Mock Trial Program needs judges for its next event on Nov. 3, hosted by the Third Judicial District Circuit Court and the US District Court in Las Cruces. Those interested in attending the event may sign up at by Oct. 20. Please email any questions to Kristen Leeds at Kristen@civicvalues.org or by phone at

505-764-9417.

The Equity in Justice Book Club Presents: "Poverty, by America"

Join the Equity in Justice Book Club, led by State Bar of New Mexico Equity in Justice Director Dr. Amanda Parker, for five new Book Club meetings this Fall discussing Matthew Desmond's "Poverty, by America." The dates are Oct. 3, Oct. 10 and Oct. 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m. (MT). Click the button below to register. Please contact Dr. Amanda Parker at amanda.parker@sbnm.org with any questions.

The Center for Civic Values: Judges Needed for New Mexico Middle School Mock Trial Program

The New Mexico Middle School Mock Trial Program needs judges for its next event on Nov. 3, hosted by the Third Judicial District Circuit Court and the US District Court in Las Cruces. Those interested in attending the event may sign up at by Oct. 20. Please email any questions to Kristen Leeds at Kristen@civicvalues.org or by phone at 505-764-9417.