JSC Paralegal position now open.

The JSC Executive Director is now accepting applications for an Paralegal. The position closes January 27, 2023. All submissions must be postmarked no later than January 27, 2023 to be considered. For a full job description please click on the following link JSC Commission Paralegal (Classified) 12-2022. Please visit https://www.nmcourts.gov/careers.aspx for complete instructions on the application process and more information.

JSC Investigative Trial Counsel position now open.

The JSC Executive Director is now accepting applications for an Investigative Trial Counsel. The position closes February 3, 2023. All submissions must be postmarked no later than February 3, 2023 to be considered. For a full job description please click on the following link JSC Investigative Trial Counsel (At-Will) 12-2022. Please visit https://www.nmcourts.gov/careers.aspx for complete instructions on the application process … Read More

JSC Administrative Assistant 1 Position now open

The JSC Executive Director is now accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant 1. The position is opened until filled. For a full job description please click on the following link JSC Administrative Assistant 1 (Classified) Final 11-29-22. Please visit https://www.nmcourts.gov/careers.aspx for completion of the application and more information.

10/19/2021 STEVE GUTHRIE: Supreme Court Case No. S-1-SC-39014; JSC Inquiry Nos. 2020-017, et al.

On October 19, 2021, the Supreme Court granted a Petition to Accept Stipulation Agreement and Consent to Discipline concerning Otero County Magistrate Steve Guthrie’s conduct as charged in JSC Inquiry Nos. 2020-017, 2020-028, 2020-042, 2020-046, 2020-071, 2020-100 & 2020-114. The Supreme Court ordered imposition of the stipulated disciplinary measures, as follows: 30-day suspension without pay, additional training, formal mentorship, and unsupervised … Read More

07/02/2021 KAREN E. GATES: Supreme Court Case No. S-1-SC-38844, JSC Inquiry No. 2020-094

On July 2, 2021, the New Mexico Supreme Court granted the Commission’s Petition to Accept Stipulation to Resignation from Judicial Office in Lieu of Further Disciplinary Proceedings concerning Hon. Karen E. Gates, Cimarron Municipal Court. To view a copy of the full petition, CLICK HERE. To view a copy of the Supreme Court’s Order, CLICK HERE.

DELILAH MONTANO-BACA: Supreme Court No. S-1-SC-35374, JSC Inquiry No. 2015-048

Supreme Court granted the Commission’s Petition to Accept Stipulation Agreement and Consent to Discipline concerning Sandoval County Magistrate Court Judge Delilah Montano-Baca, SCT Docket No. S-1-SC-35374, JSC Inquiry No. 2015-048. The Court ordered that the Judge complete six (6) months of formal mentorship and one (1) year of probation. All documents available to the public may be obtained from the Supreme … Read More