The New Mexico Supreme Court decided State v. Barela this week. Affirming the court of appeals, the Court held that felony battery against a household member can serve as an
Read FullThe New Mexico Supreme Court last week, in a direct criminal appeal, affirmed a life sentence for murder in State v. Farrington. At issue was whether the district court had
Read FullLast week the New Mexico Supreme Court issued an opinion in State ex rel. Egolf v. New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. Although this is a case about the PRC, it
Read FullEarlier this week the New Mexico Supreme Court published its fourth precedential opinion this year, Peavy v. Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. Justice Bacon, writing for a unanimous Court, clarified the
Read FullThe Court holds that workers injured at Isleta Casino whose claims are denied have no venue in which to pursue a claim.
Read FullIn a direct appeal, the NMSC affirms the district court's decision to order a new trial after having impermissible ex parte contact with the jury.
Read FullThe New Mexico Supreme Court filed its opinion earlier this week affirming the Public Regulation Commission’s order approving PNM’s 2018 renewable energy procurement plan. The PRC regulates utilities, telecommunications, and
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