New Mexico Courts

Congratulations to Judge J. Miles Hanisee who was honored this week for authoring 1,000 opinions during his tenure on the Court of Appeals! Court of Appeals judges and staff along with Judge Hanisee’s former law clerks celebrated his achievement during a gathering Wednesday at the Court of Appeals building in Albuquerque. Judge Hanisee was first appointed to the court in 2011, and served as its chief judge from 2019 to 2023. The judge’s 1,000th opinion came in State v. Griffin, A-1-CA-41985, which was filed on Nov. 12.   The Court of Appeals is New Mexico’s intermediate appellate court. It decides appeals in civil, non-capital criminal and juvenile cases, and has discretionary jurisdiction over most cases appealed by administrative agencies. The 10 judges on the court act in panels of three on opinions. An agreement of two judges is required to decide a case. #nmcourts #NewMexico

New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts announces significant progress in implementing the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act. Regional planning leaders, statewide listening sessions and E-SIM workshops. PR here: https://lnkd.in/gA8vVGgY #nmcourts #NewMexico

The Seventh Judicial District Court is looking for a full-time Certified Court Monitor to support Division II in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The primary duties include recording and monitoring judicial proceedings, ensuring audio equipment functions properly, documenting and timestamping events, managing court exhibits, troubleshooting and maintaining recording equipment, liaising with court personnel and attorneys, and traveling for hearings to prepare legal documents. For complete job description, qualifications and benefits, please visit nmcourts.gov/careers/ . #nmcourts #NewMexico

World Kindness Day is a global day promoting the importance of being kind to each other, to ourselves, and to the world. How are you participating? #nmcourts #NewMexico

Veterans Day is a time to honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It’s a day to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and to recognize those who have defended them. Beyond parades and ceremonies, Veterans Day reminds us to express gratitude and to support our veterans every day. Their service is a lasting reminder of the strength and unity that define our nation. #nmcourts #NewMexico #Veterans https://lnkd.in/gmDQGPq5

The Thirteenth Judicial District serving Cibola and Valencia counties is hiring! We need Judicial Specialists, a Senior Human Resources Administrator and an Attorney Senior! #nmcourts #NewMexico #ExperiencetheDifferenceNM

Happening today! Learn about our statewide services and how to become a NM Courts interpreter. Freda Valdez and Laura Perez with Language Access Services speak today at 3:30 in Ortega Hall Rm 135 for UNM Language Learning Center’s Festival of Languages! #nmcourts #NewMexico

We need an At-will Attorney Senior, a Court Financial Manager 2, and an IT Specialist Senior at the Eighth Judicial District Court in Taos, New Mexico! An At-Will Attorney Senior needed for case research, drafting opinions, analyzing cases, and practicing administrative law districtwide in support of judges and staff.  The Court Financial Manager 2 will be responsible for complex accounting and budgeting functions with annual budget of $7 million or more. The IT Specialist Senior position is responsible for districtwide IT support for judges, staff, and courtrooms.  The Eighth Judicial District is located in the high desert and plains of Northern New Mexico and serves people in Taos, Colfax, and Union counties. #nmcourts #NewMexico #ExperiencetheDifferenceNM

Welcome to the team, Judge Martin! First Judicial District Court Judge Anastasia R. Martin was appointed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in July and was later officially robed at her public investiture. Judge Martin hears cases at Rio Arriba District Court in Tierra Amarilla. The First Judicial District serves Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Los Alamos counties. Before being appointed, Judge Martin was the general counsel for the Aging and Long-Term Services Department. Prior to that, Judge Martin worked at the First Judicial District Attorney's Office as chief deputy district attorney for nine years. Congratulations, Judge Martin! #nmcourts #NewMexico #ExperiencetheDifferenceNM

Here's what's NOT scary - having outstanding warrants from any magistrate court in New Mexico and getting the opportunity to clear them at the Safe Surrender event in Tucumcari on Nov. 14th & 15th. Appear before a judge and work on a solution. #nmcourts #NewMexico