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State Bar of New Mexico and New Mexico State Bar Foundation offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on July 4 & 5 in observance of Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 8.

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...

Invitation to Swearing-In Ceremony of the Hon. Diana Garcia, Division XIXThe Judges and Employees of the Second Judicial District Court cordially invite you to attend the Swearing-In Ceremony of the Hon. Diana Garcia (Division XIX).The investiture ceremony will take place on June 27 at 4 p.m. (MT) at the Second Judicial District Court  located at 400 Lomas Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, N.M., 87102 in Ceremonial Courtroom 338. There will be a post-ceremony reception. 

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation Invites You to a FreeConsumer Debt & Bankruptcy Workshop on June 26 Albuquerque, N.M., June 10, 2024 — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation will be holding a free Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. (MT) on June 26 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...

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 ...

New Mexico State Bar Foundation Golf Classic: Golf Registration is NOW OPEN!Enjoy a great day of golf and networking with your colleagues for a good cause! All proceeds of the Golf Classic golf tournament benefit the New Mexico State Bar Foundation. The New Mexico State Bar Foundation advances the legal community’s commitment to serve the legal profession and people of New Mexico. Through member donations, fundraising and programs, the Foundation provides and promotes access to legal ...

State Bar of New Mexico offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume on May 28.

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...