New Mexico Courts

In an effort to reduce missed court appearances in misdemeanor cases involving people experiencing homelessness, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is launching a dedicated Friday docket for certain homeless-related citations beginning today. #nmcourts #NewMexico

NM Court of Appeals issues a formal opinion in A-1-CA-42895, Ruben A. Valerio v. Cristobal De La Serna Land Grant, #nmcourts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tinyurl.com/bp76terw#nmcou… #NewMexico

NM Court of Appeals issues memorandum opinions in A-1-CA-42493, State of New Mexico v. Adrian Paul Sanchez, tinyurl.com/y6d3jh2j, and A-1-CA-42056, State of New Mexico v. Jose Fabian Estrada Carmona Mancha, tinyurl.com/4t7a39t7 #nmcourts #NewMexico

NM Court of Appeals issues memorandum opinions in A-1-CA-42875, Wildflower Neighborhood Association v. City of Albuquerque, tinyurl.com/2p9vw86d #nmcourts #NewMexico

NM Court of Appeals issues a formal opinion in A-1-CA-40454, State of New Mexico v. Andrew Sandoval, tinyurl.com/m65xh6t4 #nmcourts #NewMexico

NM Supreme Court orders a new trial for an Otero County man on an aggravated drunken driving charge because his constitutional right to a fair trial was violated during jury selection. tinyurl.com/2kjkwpny #nmcourts #NewMexico

NM Supreme Court rules a Rio Rancho police officer had reasonable suspicion to seize a man on a residential street when investigating reports of a possible assault, disorderly conduct, and noise ordinance violation. tinyurl.com/3m2by88m #nmcourts #NewMexico

Retired NM Supreme Court Justice Patricio Serna of Santa Fe receives a commemorative volume of opinions he authored during his tenure on the court. youtube.com/shorts/-BwjWKR… #nmcourtrs #NewMexico

The NM Supreme Court honors former Justice Kenneth B. Wilson of Roswell with a commemorative compilation of opinions he wrote while serving on the court. youtube.com/shorts/-0ktLGN… #nmcourts #NewMexico

NM Supreme Court issues an opinion rejecting a constitutional challenge to the process for investigating and disciplining New Mexico judges for ethical misconduct. Learn more about the decision in S-1-SC-40574, In re Detsoi: tinyurl.com/aa4u9p2t #nmcourts #NewMexico

The state Supreme Court today upheld an Alamogordo man’s convictions of first-degree murder and evidence tampering in the death of a police officer in 2023. Press Release here: tinyurl.com/yu8kpb69 #nmcourts #NewMexico

The state Supreme Court today reversed a Santa Fe youth’s first-degree murder conviction and ordered the case back to the trial court with directions to enter a judgment of second-degree murder. Press Release: tinyurl.com/4sac96e5 #nmcourts #NewMexico

NM Supreme Court rules NM constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures apply to evidence obtained in a search in another state when prosecutors seek to use the seized evidence in a New Mexico court. tinyurl.com/mf8ttufp #nmcourts #NewMexico

NM Supreme Court rules a Colfax County man’s constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated by a three-year delay in prosecuting him on felony and misdemeanor charges from a traffic stop in 2019. tinyurl.com/mf8ttufp #nmcourts #NewMexico

NM Court of Appeals issues a formal opinion in A-1-CA-41067, In the Matter of Petition for Expungement for C.T., tinyurl.com/6j4aj27e #nmcourts #NewMexico

ICYMI - Judicial and County Officials 'broke ground' at site where the long-awaited new Otero County Courthouse in Alamogordo will soon be! The courthouse on New York Avenue is 70 years old. The Twelfth Judicial District serves Lincoln and Otero counties. #nmcourts #NewMexico

250 years! Independence Day is a day to reflect on the significance of the Rule of Law. The Rule of Law is a cornerstone of American democracy, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of status, are subject to the same laws and freedoms. #nmcourts #NewMexico #America250

NM Supreme Court affirms Izaiah Garcia’s convictions of first-degree depraved mind murder and aggravated assault for killing a woman at an Albuquerque park in 2019. Learn more at tinyurl.com/2dsuceap #nmcourts #NewMexico

The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce a Behavioral Health Reform Y Investment Act Executive Committee special meeting on July 9th. More info here: hca.nm.gov/2026/06/23/pub… @NM_HCA #nmcourts #NewMexico

NM Court of Appeals issues memorandum opinions in A-1-CA-42064, State of New Mexico v. Pete Pedroncelli, tinyurl.com/56xbtreh, and A-1-CA-41917, Allen L. Luettgen v. Irene H. Luettgen, tinyurl.com/yhteuz77 #nmcourts #NewMexico