Overview

The Supreme Court appoints members to over 40 committees, boards, and commissions that assist the Court with its extensive rulemaking function and superintending control responsibilities over the bench and bar.

The Supreme Court appoints members to over 40 committees, boards, and commissions that assist the Court with its extensive rule making function and superintending control responsibilities over the bench and bar.

Appointed members generally serve up to two three-year terms. The Court’s committees, boards, and commissions are comprised of volunteers from the bench, bar, and general public, and the Court is very grateful for their willingness to contribute their time and talent to enhance the effective administration of justice throughout New Mexico. To see a complete listing of all of the Court’s committees, boards, and commissions and their membership rosters, please view the Committee Rosters section below.

Current Vacancies

NM Supreme Court Seeking Applications to Fill Upcoming Year-end Vacancies on Committees, Boards and Commissions

The deadline to apply is October 10, 2025.

Letter from Chief Justice Thomson

Current Vacancy Announcement

Application Form

Rosters

Anyone interested in volunteering to serve on one or more of the foregoing committees, boards, or commissions may apply by submitting the attached application, along with a resume, to Elizabeth A. Garcia, Chief Clerk, by email to nmsupremecourtclerk@nmcourts.gov, or by first class mail to P.O. Box 848, Santa Fe, NM 87504. Please submit applications by October 10, 2025.