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The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Programis Hosting a Free Virtual Legal Webinar on Sept. 10 Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 4, 2024 — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar on Sept. 10, 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 Power...

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Immediate Past-President, Hon. Carl J. Butkus, was elected to the National Conference of Bar Foundations’ Board of Directors. Hon. Butkus’ position was announced during the National Conference of Bar Foundations’ Annual Meeting from July 25 to 27 in Chicago, Ill.The National Conference of Bar Foundations (NCBF) advances the work of all types of bar foundations by promoting the integral role of bar foundations in promoting law-related ...

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation Invites You to a Free  Divorce Options Workshop on Sept. 3 Albuquerque, N.M., Aug. 27, 2024 — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation will be holding a free Divorce Options Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. (MT) on Sept. 3 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 s...

State Bar of New Mexico and New Mexico State Bar Foundation offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume on September 3.

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation will be holding a free Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. (MT) on July 24 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 ...

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 ...