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The New Mexico State Bar Foundation Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary The New Mexico State Bar Foundation (“the Bar Foundation”) announces its 35th anniversary, marking 35 years of advancing access to justice and supporting the legal community and public across New Mexico.Established on Feb. 20, 1991, by the governing body of the State Bar of New Mexico (“the State Bar”), the Board of Bar Commissioners, the New Mexico State Bar Foundation serves as the c...

The State Bar Center and State Bar of New Mexico Offices Will Be Closed On  Feb. 16 in observance of President's Day, Regular business hours will resume on Feb. 17.

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Modest Means Helpline Will Host a FREE Small Business Webinar on Feb. 11 The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Means Helpline is proud to announce it will be hosting a FREE small business webinar on Feb. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. (MT). The webinar is titled, “Suing Over an Unpaid Invoice: What a Small Business Owner Needs to Know.”Part one of a two-part series, this webinar will cover steps small business owners should take before ...

The State Bar of New Mexico Celebrates 140 Years of Service to the Public and the Legal Profession Albuquerque, N.M., Jan. 20, 2026 — The State Bar of New Mexico (“the State Bar”) announces its 140th anniversary, marking 140 years since its establishment in 1886 and highlighting its longstanding role as a foundational institution within New Mexico’s legal infrastructure.  “For 140 years, from the territorial days to modern times, our Ba...

Holiday Closure and Condensed Hours The State Bar Center and State Bar of New Mexico offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and 31, and Jan. 1 and 2 in observance of the holidays. The State Bar Center building will observe condensed holiday hours and be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (MT) on Dec. 22, 23, 29 and 30. Phone assistance will be available from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 505-797-6000.

2026 Swearing-In Ceremony Highlights – See the Photos!What a night! Our 2026 State Bar of New Mexico officers were sworn in at the New Mexico Supreme Court on Dec. 10 on a beautiful winter day in Santa Fe. 2026 President Allison H. Block-Chavez, President-Elect Lucy H. Sinkular, and Secretary-Treasurer Tomas J. Garcia were sworn in by New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice David K. Thomson and were welcomed into their new officer roles by Justice Michael E. Vigil, Justice C. Shannon Bacon ...

The State Bar of New Mexico Announces the Swearing-In Ceremony of 2026 President Allison H. Block-Chavez on Dec. 10 at the New Mexico Supreme CourtThe State Bar of New Mexico (“the State Bar”) is proud to announce the Swearing-In Ceremony of its next President, Allison H. Block-Chavez, at the New Mexico Supreme Court on Dec. 10 at 4:30 p.m. (MT). Her swearing-in as the next State Bar President marks a significant milestone as the State Bar reaches its 140th anniversary...

The State Bar of New Mexico offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular business hours will resume on Dec. 1.

The State Bar of New Mexico offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. Regular business hours will resume on Nov. 12.

The State Bar of New Mexico offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on Oct. 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Regular business hours will resume on Oct. 14.