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The last year has seen many changes in the way lawyers and courts conduct business. One of the most obvious changes is the increased reliance on virtual platforms, such as Google Meets, Polycom Realpresence, and Zoom, to conduct hearings and trials. While often necessary and sometimes convenient for the lawyers, the parties, witnesses, and the court, it is important to always remember that virtual hearings and trials are still formal court proceedings. Please view the video for reminders of prop...

The State Bar of New Mexico supports all Americans to express their First Amendment rights through peaceful protest, guaranteed by our Constitution. However...

Supreme Court Justice Julie J. Vargas was sworn into office on Jan. 25. Chief Justice Michael Vigil administered the oath of office to the justice during a ceremony in the Supreme Court courtroom

I trust that you and your loved ones enjoyed a safe and peaceful holiday season. As we embark on a new year, I want to introduce myself as the 2021 President of the New Mexico State Bar. In December, Carolyn Wolf (President-Elect), Ben Sherman (Secretary-Treasurer) and I were sworn in by Chief Justice Michael Vigil during an unprecedented virtual swearing-in ceremony. During the ceremony the...