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The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Modest Means Helpline is currently seeking additional callers in need of legal support and assistance. Serving New Mexicans with incomes below 500% of the federal poverty guidelines, the Modest Means Helpline is committed to the underrepresented in New Mexico. New Mexican residents can reach the Modest Means Helpline at 505-797-6013 or 888-857-9935. Phone lines are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MT).  The Modest Means Helpl...

Who caught the Feb. 11 Legal Resources For the Elderly FREE workshop on KRQE News 13 on Feb. 4?! We are grateful for the extra coverage on this great free legal resource for New Mexico residents!About the free workshop:The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar on Feb. 11, starting at 11 a.m. (MT). The webinar, which aims to equip the elderly or their caretakers with the tools and resources they nee...

Albuquerque, N.M., Feb. 4, 2025 — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar on Feb. 11, starting at 11 a.m. (MT). The webinar, which aims to equip the elderly or their caretakers with the tools and resources they need to plan for the future, will cover Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, probate, non-probate transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid.&...

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar on Jan. 14, starting at 11 a.m. (MT). The webinar, which aims to equip the elderly or their caretakers with the tools and resources they need to plan for the future, will cover Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, probate, non-probate transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid. New Mexico residents can register f...

 Free Legal Help Available for Survivors of New Mexico Severe Storm and Flooding 12/11/2024 – A free legal help hotline is now available for survivors of New Mexico Severe Storm and Flooding.The hotline is available to connect survivors to free legal services in qualifying counties who cannot afford an attorney. Survivors can call 855-204-2569.    Hotline callers may get help with legal issues like: FEMA and SBA financial benefits Home repair contracts and property insu...

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation Invites You to a FreeDivorce Options Workshop on July 10 Albuquerque, N.M., June 13, 2024 — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation will be holding a free Divorce Options Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. (MT) on July 10 via Zoom.  The workshop, aiming to assist those in need of legal services pertaining to divorce matters, will consist of a group presentation by a volunteer divorce attorney as well as lessons in different ways to get divorce, the steps of...

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Programis Hosting a Free Virtual Legal Webinar on June 11 Albuquerque, N.M., June 11, 2024 — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar on June 11, starting at 11 a.m. (MT). The webinar, which aims to equip the elderly or their caretakers with the tools and resources they need to plan for the future, will cover Powers ...

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation will be holding a free Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. (MT) on May 22 via Zoom. The workshop, aiming to assist those in need of legal services pertaining to consumer debt and bankruptcy, will consist of a group presentation on bankruptcy, followed by a free one-on-one consultation. To be paired with an attorney in advance, attendees may call 505-797-6094 and leave their name, phone number and email address to register for the workshop i...

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Programis Hosting a Free Virtual Legal Webinar on May 14 Albuquerque, N.M., May 1, 2024 — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar on May 14, starting at 11 a.m. (MT). The webinar, which aims to equip the elderly or their caretakers with the tools and resources they need to plan for the future, will cover Powers of A...

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program is Hostinga Free In-Person Legal Workshop for New Mexico Residents in Tucumcari on May 21 Tucumcari, N.M., April 4, 2024 — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be hosting a free in-person legal workshop for New Mexico residents on May 21 in Tucumcari, New Mexico at the Tucumcari Senior Center. Located at 523 South Third St., Tucumcari, N.M...