Volunteer for the Ask-A-Lawyer Call-In Program

The State Bar of New Mexico Young Lawyers Division is seeking volunteers for the 2026 Ask-a-Lawyer Call-in Program on May 2 from 9 a.m. until noon (MT). To volunteer or learn more about the program, visit https://bit.ly/YLD-Ask-a-Lawyer-Call-In-Program.

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.

Board of Bar Commissioners Appointment to ABA House of Delegates

Pursuant to the American Bar Association Constitution and Bylaws (Rules of the Procedure House of Delegates) Article 6, Section 6.4, the Board of Bar Commissioners will make one appointment to the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates for a two-year term, which will expire at the conclusion of the 2028 ABA Annual Meeting. The delegate must be a licensed New Mexico attorney and a current ABA member in good standing and be willing to attend meetings or otherwise complete his/her term and responsibilities without reimbursement or compensation from the State Bar; however, the ABA provides reimbursement for expenses to attend the ABA mid-year meetings. Members wishing to serve on the House of Delegates should send a letter of interest and brief resume by April 29 to bbc@sbnm.org.

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. 

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.

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.

Board of Bar Commissioners

Appointment to Judicial Standards Commission

Pursuant to NMSA 1978, § 34-10-1(B) (1999), the Board of Bar Commissioners will make one appointment to the Judicial Standards Commission for a four-year term. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New Mexico. The time commitment for service on this Commission is substantial and the workload is voluminous. Receiving, reviewing and analyzing substantial quantities of electronic documents are necessary to prepare for Commission matters. Strict adherence to constitutional, statutory and regulatory authority governing the Commission is mandatory, expressly including but not limited to confidentiality. Commissioners meet at least six (6) times per year for approximately three hours per meeting. A substantial amount of reading and preparation is required for every meeting. In addition to regular meetings, the Commission schedules at least three (3) weeklong trailing dockets of trials. Additional trials, hearings or other events may be scheduled on special settings. Additionally, mandatory in-house training sessions may periodically take place. Unless properly recused or excused from a matter, all Commissioners are required to faithfully attend all meetings and participate in all trials and hearings. Appointees should come to the Commission with limited conflicts of interest and must continually avoid, limit or eliminate conflicts of interest with the Commission's cases, Commission members, Commission staff and with all others involved in Commission matters. Attorneys who wish to serve on the Commission should send a letter of interest and brief resume by April 29 to bbc@sbnm.org.