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City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 1

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Sept. 30

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Sept. 30

City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Sept. 30

City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Monday, Sept. 30

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Aug. 28

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Aug. 28

New Mexico Republican party names J.D. Vance winner of Vice Presidential debate against Tim Walz

Republican Ohio Senator J.D. Vance faced Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during the first Vice Presidential debate, held in Albuquerque on October 1.

Webinar explores ethical implications of rising demand for transitional minerals

Amid the ongoing shift from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources, the demand for transitional minerals is on the rise. This situation poses significant questions about mining practices, particularly on Indigenous lands. A recent webinar addressed these concerns and explored how people of faith and conscience might respond.

FOG opens registration for seminar on New Mexico's open government laws

Registration is now open for the 2024 FOG Continuing Education Seminar. The event, titled “Unlocking Access: A Deep Dive into New Mexico’s Open Government Laws,” will take place on November 1, 2024, in Albuquerque at the offices of the New Mexico Bar Association located at 5121 Masthead St. NE.

Voters to decide on New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 3 in November

New Mexico voters will decide on Constitutional Amendment 3 in the upcoming November ballot. The proposed amendment, if passed, would permit the Dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law to appoint a designee to chair judicial nominating commissions when necessary.

Senator Greg Baca supports JD Vance after vice presidential debate

Following the recent vice presidential debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz, Senate Republican Leader Greg Baca has shared his views on the outcome. According to Baca, "Tonight, Senator JD Vance was the clear victor in the debate versus Governor Tim Walz." He praised Vance for presenting "an eloquent and concise path to prosperity for our country."

UNM digital repository sees high demand for legal scholarship

The University of New Mexico's (UNM) decision to migrate its School of Law's three law journals to the UNM Digital Repository has increased accessibility for legal scholars' work worldwide. This transition has also allowed an analysis of which articles are most impactful based on download statistics.

School of Law appoints Rachel O. Woods as associate director

The School of Law has announced the appointment of Rachel O. Woods as the new Associate Director of Career Services. In her new role, Woods will offer career guidance, lead professional development workshops, and act as a liaison to employers throughout the state.

Class of 2004 celebrates two decades since graduation

The class of 2004 held its 20th reunion on September 6, 2024. Out of the ninety-two graduates from that year, twenty-nine attended the event.

University remembers law professor Willis (Bill) Ellis

Willis (Bill) Ellis, a respected Professor Emeritus of the School of Law, passed away on August 20, 2024. He was 96 years old.

Professor appointed inaugural chair for children's law at UNM

David B. Martinez, Kelly Stout Sanchez, and Julio C. Romero, partners at the law firm Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero P.C., have donated $2.5 million to the University of New Mexico School of Law. This contribution has led to the establishment of an endowed chair named the F. Michael Hart Chair in Children’s Law, honoring Mike Hart, a partner at their firm.

School of Law begins new clinical law program with swearing-in ceremony