New Mexico Courts

Congratulations! The New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association has re-elected its officers to the board for one-year terms and filled three vacancies on the board. • Eddy County Magistrate Judge Jimmy "Chuck" Foster Jr. in Artesia - President • Lea County Magistrate Judge Clipper Miller in Hobbs - Vice President • Quay County Magistrate Judge Noreen Hendrickson in Tucumcari - Secretary/Treasurer Re-elected to the board were Magistrate Judges: • Christopher Baca, Guadalupe County • Stacey Biel, San Juan County • Russell Bradford, San Juan County • Keith Clayton, Lea County • Josephine Cones, De Baca County • Megan Fish, Eddy County • Trubert Flowers, Harding County • Cindy Garza, Mora County • Philip Leger, San Miguel County • Christian Montano, San Miguel County • Felix Pena, Colfax County • Cynthia Sanders, McKinley County • Johnny Valdez, Cibola County #nmcourts #NewMexico

The deadline for requests for planning funding Sept. 30th! The SB3 Behavioral Health Regional Infrastructure Act (BHRIA) Planning Funding Opportunity is underway to support the development of regional behavioral health service delivery models across New Mexico. Up to $45,000 will be awarded to one local, tribal or quasi-governmental organization in each of the state’s 13 behavioral health regions to coordinate the development of regional plans for delivering behavioral health services. The planning funding process encourages stakeholders in each region to collaborate in identifying an entity to apply for funding and coordinate the planning work required under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act. Entities applying for funding must have a letter of support from county managers in each of the counties within their regions. The funding will help cover costs for regional behavioral health plans, including establishing planning committees, conducting committee meetings and community listening sessions in each region, and hosting workshops to map out behavioral health resources and gaps. The funding is part of the AOC’s allocation approved by the Legislature for regional behavioral health planning in the current fiscal year, which began July 1. Requests for planning funding must be submitted to the AOC by Sept. 30. For the planning funding announcement with details about how your community can apply, including requirements and scope of work visit https://lnkd.in/gSsw6mTu -health-reform-act-senate-bill-3/ #nmcourts #NewMexicoHealthCareAuthority #NewMexico

September 30th is the deadline to submit the application required to be able to talk to a lawyer about a wind range of civil matters in this Statewide Legal Teleclinic on October 23rd from 1-4 p.m. Scan QR code to apply! Applicants who fall within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or meet other financial eligibility criteria have the opportunity to speak to a lawyer during the Statewide Legal Teleclinic on October 23rd. #NMATJ #nmcourts #NewMexico

Congratulations to the newest judge on the Court of Appeals! Judge Kristopher N. Houghton recently took the oath of office and at his investiture he donned a judicial robe with a special connection to his legal career. Whose robe is he wearing? #nmcourts #NewMexico

NMSU students in Mr. Kealy's business law class visit Third Judicial District and Magistrate Court in Las Cruces! When students watch a hearing or a trial the experience reinforces the principles of justice and fairness because they see it in action. #nmcourts #NewMexico

Exploring the latest advancements in computer science and technology - a few IT and Cybersecurity personnel from New Mexico Courts representing at the Court Technology Conference in Kansas City. #NewMexico #CTC2025

The First Judicial District's Competency Diversion Program launch at the Santa Fe County Magistrate Court on September 12, 2025 brought together justice partners, behavioral health professionals, judges and staff - all to help newly arrested people with severe mental illness by connecting them to needed services. With community problem-solving, the pilot project can improve outcomes by helping to reduce the likelihood of rearrests for people with a history of mental illness who may frequently cycle through the justice system if they are found incompetent to stand trial because their mental illness prevents them from understanding and participating in their legal proceedings. #nmcourts #NewMexico

Today is Constitution Day, reminding us of the role of an independent judiciary. #nmcourts #NewMexico

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The Eighth Judicial District Court’s Pro-Bono Committee, in partnership with The New Mexico Legal Aid Volunteer Attorney Program, is hosting a Legal Fair at the Taos County Courthouse this Friday, Sept 19th, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. #nmcourts #NMATJ