May 8, 2026

 
 
 

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The Presidents' Roadshow Next Stop: Santa Fe on May 15!


Meet the State Bar of New Mexico President Allison H. Block-Chavez and New Mexico State Bar Foundation President Elizabeth J. Travis at El Rey Court Hotel in Santa Fe on May 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. (MT). Learn about our 2026 initiatives and network with your local colleagues.

State Bar of New Mexico Annual Meeting 2026 - Introducing Our Distinguished National Speaker Rashmi Airan!


We are excited to announce Annual Meeting 2026's distinguished national speaker Rashmi Airan will be presenting her inspiring session “Rise Leadership: Unleashing Clarity Through High-Stakes Moments” on Aug. 15.


Save the date for the 2026 Annual Meeting at the Sky Ute Casino Resort in colorful Southern Colorado from Aug. 13-15. Located in Ignacio, just 20 minutes from Durango, this year’s Annual Meeting will provide opportunities to learn, network and explore the majestic landscape of the region.


Attendees can also take advantage of discounted hotel room rates at Sky Ute Casino Resort with special Annual Meeting pricing that will be available for a limited time.


Click the button below for more information. Annual Meeting registration and more speaker information will be available soon!

Bar Bulletin: Commemorative Edition – Sign Up For Early Access to the Limited Edition!


A once-in-a-generation Bar Bulletin: Commemorative Edition is coming this summer, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary and New Mexico’s legal history.



A Limited Edition with exclusive content and special behind-the-scenes features will also be available to purchase!


Sign up for Limited Edition Early Access to be among the first to receive a notification when pre-orders are open using the button below.

Join Our Team! Business Development Manager


The State Bar of New Mexico is a professional membership organization of attorneys licensed to practice law in New Mexico. The mission of the State Bar is to be a united and inclusive 

organization serving the legal profession and the public. The State Bar of New Mexico (SBNM) seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Business Development Manager (Project Manager II). The Business Development Manager is responsible for leading and executing the State Bar of New Mexico’s non-dues revenue initiatives, including Bar Bulletin advertising sales, sponsorship development, and room rental business development at the State Bar Center. This position manages the full sales lifecycle 

including prospecting, relationship development, proposal preparation, contract coordination, and 

renewal management. The position maintains accurate pipeline reporting through the 

organization’s CRM system and collaborates with Communications, Operations, and Accounting to ensure a seamless client experience. Salary: $55,000/year-$60,000/year depending on experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for a performance-based incentive tied to achievement of non-dues revenue goals. Generous benefits package included. This position is eligible for partial telecommuting within NM after a training period. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org.


Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.


 

The Albuquerque City Council is recruiting applicants for the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board (CPOAB), a five-member group that reviews investigations into complaints involving Albuquerque Police Department (APD) personnel, makes policy recommendations, and hears public comment at monthly meetings. Board members are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms. This is a meaningful way to contribute to public safety policy at the local level. Residents from all backgrounds who are interested in public safety, accountability, and who want to serve our City are encouraged to apply. For more information on the CPOA board and to apply, click the button below.

Be sure to read the new Pro Bono Special Feature in the latest issue of the Bar Bulletin!


The special feature highlights pro bono in New Mexico, recent statistics on pro bono work and legal service provider service areas, and much more.

New Podcast Episode Coming Soon: Trauma-Informed Care for the Legal Profession – Part 1


In Part 1 of this episode, our speakers explore the critical role of trauma-informed care within the legal profession. Featuring Scott Patterson-Alatorre, Judge Mateo Page, and Tenessa Eakins, the conversation examines how routine exposure to traumatic material can impact legal professionals’ decision-making, emotional well-being, and overall performance.

Join Our Team! Deputy General Counsel


The State Bar of New Mexico is a professional membership organization of attorneys licensed to practice law in New Mexico. The mission of the State Bar is to be a united and inclusive 

organization serving the legal profession and the public. The State Bar of New Mexico (SBNM) seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Deputy General Counsel (DGC). The DGC supports the General Counsel in providing legal advice and services to the SBNM, its Board of Bar Commissioners, and senior management, including assisting with legal research, drafting, and program development within the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The DGC will also manage the development and administration of a State 

Bar Succession Planning Program for members, including direct service as a designated successor attorney for participating members. Salary: $105,000/year-$115,000/year depending on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package included. This position is eligible for partial telecommuting within NM. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org.


Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.


Eighth Judicial District Court in Taos, New Mexico - Notice of Destruction of Exhibits

Pursuant to the New Mexico Functional Records Retention and Destruction Schedules Legal and Judiciary, the Eighth Judicial District Court in Taos, New Mexico will destroy the following exhibits filed with the Court if not claimed by the allotted time: 1) Criminal, Juvenile, Youthful Offender, and Lower Court Appeal cases within the years 1989-2024, excluding cases on appeal or those in which the sentence has not been completed; 2) All case types with unmarked exhibits, and oversized poster boards/maps and diagrams; and 3) ‘Domestic Matters’ cases filed within the years 1979-1991 and 1997-2003 which the exhibits have been exposed to biohazards and are no longer safe to handle. Parties or their attorney are advised-exhibits may be retrieved until May 25, 2026; Exhibits not claimed by the deadline will be considered abandoned and will be destroyed by order of the Court. Plaintiff exhibits will be released to counsel of record for the plaintiff, and defense exhibits will be released to counsel of record for the defendant; exhibits will be released in their entirety. For more information or to claim exhibits, contact the Court at 8thexhibitsgrp@nmcourts.gov. 

Careers at the State Bar of New Mexico & New Mexico State Bar Foundation


 

Updates & Announcements From The New Mexico State Bar Foundation's

Center for Legal Education

CLE Course Highlights

2026 Bankruptcy Year in Review

May 15

Virtual & In-Person

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (MT)

5.0 G, 1.0 EIJ

On-Demand Spotlight

2026 New Mexico Health Legislative Roundup

1.0 G

Taking Risks and Breaking the Legal Writing Rules (2026)

2.0 G



 
 
 

Legal Well Being

 
 

New Podcast Episode Coming Soon: Trauma-Informed Care for the Legal Profession – Part 1


In Part 1 of this episode, our speakers explore the critical role of trauma-informed care within the legal profession. Featuring Scott Patterson-Alatorre, Judge Mateo Page and Tenessa Eakins, the conversation examines how routine exposure to traumatic material can impact legal professionals’ decision-making, emotional well-being and overall performance.

The New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program (NM LAP)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!


May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging open conversations around mental well-being. For legal professionals—attorneys, judges, paralegals, and law students—this observance carries particular weight. The legal field routinely exposes individuals to high-stakes decision-making, adversarial environments, and secondary trauma, all of which can accumulate quietly over time. Mental Health Awareness Month invites the legal community to pause and acknowledge that well-being is not a personal luxury, but a professional responsibility. This month emphasizes the importance of early intervention, peer support, and normalizing conversations about stress, burnout, and emotional fatigue—issues that often go unspoken in legal culture.

 

Please be sure to explore the well-being challenges offered by the Institute for Well-Being in Law throughout the month.

Judicial Wellness Program (NMJWP)

Did you know? JWELL benefits the entire legal community. Judicial wellness supports a more productive courtroom environment and reinforces professionalism and effective communication for all court participants. Many of you may one day want to take the bench and if so, know that there is lots of support available for you. Together we are stronger!


Please visit our website to find out more about our JWELL services. https://www.sbnm.org/Member-Services/New-Mexico-Judicial-Wellness-Program

Equity in Justice (EIJ)

State Bar of New Mexico Diversity Statement:

The State Bar of New Mexico is committed to fulfilling Rule 24-101(A) NMRA, and ensuring that the legal profession and the legal system reflect the community we serve in all its social, economic, and geographical diversity. We are focused on expansion of pathways to and within the legal profession and the judiciary. We acknowledge the strengths historically excluded groups bring to the legal profession and will cultivate those strengths for the advancement of justice for all.



Dr Amanda Parker has returned as Director of the Equity in Justice Program! Please sign up for updates on events, book clubs, and CLE offerings or contact her at amanda.parker@sbnm.org.


Do you have a question about diversity, equity, and inclusion for Dr. Amanda Parker, State Bar of New Mexico's Director of the Equity in Justice Program? Please fill out this form. All inquiries are confidential.

Voting Rights Teach-in Virtual Webinar on May 21  


Join the Virtual Webinar on May 21 from noon to 1p.m. (MT). The Committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession invites you to attend a free webinar on recent decisions that affect the Voting Rights Act. 

This is an opportunity to hear from Maria Sanchez, Legal Director at the ACLU and Anjana Samant, Deputy Director of Litigation at the New Mexico Department of Justice who will discuss United States vs Oliver and Louisiana vs Callais. 


This is a free virtual event and does not count for CLE credit. The purpose of the teach-in is to invite the community to share knowledge on timely issues related to justice and the legal system.   


Please register below. You will receive a link closer to the event.  


If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Amanda Parker, Equity in Justice Director at the State Bar of New Mexico, at amanda.parker@sbnm.org.


 
 

Important Notices, Announcements and Deadlines

State Bar Notices 


Court Notices


Legal Community Notices

 

Pro Bono and Volunteer Opportunities

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation and the legal organizations it supports all provide rich and significant opportunities to provide pro bono and volunteer legal service to underserved populations in New Mexico. Take a look below at some of New Mexico's most impactful options for serving the state's diverse communities.

News & Announcements

New Mexico Habeas Project Connects Unlawfully Detained Immigrants with Free Legal Representation


A new initiative is connecting unlawfully detained individuals in New Mexico with free legal help. The New Mexico Habeas Project links volunteer attorneys with detainees to file habeas corpus petitions and challenge unlawful detention.


Attorneys can receive training and support to get involved.


The New Mexico Medical Review Commission invites all State Bar of New Mexico licensees to volunteer as hearing panelists to review malpractice claims against qualified medical providers by the Medical Malpractice Act.


Volunteer panelists provide an important public service. The Commission relies exclusively on volunteer medical providers and attorneys to serve as hearing panelists.


Attorneys who volunteer for hearing panel are eligible for one (1) General Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit per panel, up to four (4) credits per year.

New Mexico Legal Aid – Soliciting New Members of the Board of Directors

 

Legal Clinics & Workshops

Divorce Options Workshop

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Consumer Debt Bankruptcy Workshop

Legal Resources for the Elderly Workshop

For more information on the Volunteer Attorney Referral process, and to learn about the volunteer attorney pool for LREP or the Modest Means Helpline please click the button below.

Featured Member Benefit

The Solutions Group


The Solutions Group partners with the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program to offer comprehensive, state-wide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to members of the New Mexico legal community and their immediate family members.


Services include up to four complimentary counseling sessions per issue per year, addressing any mental or behavioral health, addiction, relationship conflict, anxiety and/or depression issue. These sessions are conducted by licensed professional therapists. Additional no-cost services encompass management consultation, stress management education, critical incident stress debriefing, video counseling, and a 24/7 call center. Providers are available statewide. 


•To access this service call 505-254-3555 and identify with NMLAP. All calls are confidential.

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