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.
12/13/2021 GEORGE ANAYA, JR.: Supreme Court Case No. S-1-SC-38714; JSC Inquiry No. 2020-038
On December 13, 2021, the Supreme Court issued a Public Censure to Hon. George Anaya, Jr., Santa Fe Magistrate Judge, approving a stipulated agreement between Judge Anaya and the Judicial Standards Commission. To view or download a copy of the Public Censure, CLICK HERE.
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.
04-21-2021 Commission Issues RFP for New Office Space and Hearing Room
To download a copy of this RFP issued on April 21, 2021, CLICK HERE.
11/03/20 Attorney General Opinion finds jurisdictional change to be unconstitutional.
On written request by the Chair of the Judicial Standards Commission, the Attorney General released a formal opinion today finding the recent statutory amendment expanding the Judicial Standards Commission’s jurisdiction to include hearing officers, special masters, special commissioners, etc. to be unconstitutional.
Commission adopts revised procedural rules effective February 10, 2020.
After considering the one public comment received, on February 10, 2020 the Commission adopted revisions to its procedural rules. The newly revised rules are published elsewhere on this site under Resources>Governing Provisions of Law.
12/05/19 Commission seeks commentary on proposed rules amendments by 1/10/20
The Commission is considering further amendments to its procedural rules and requests public commentary be submitted by mail. Comments must be received by the Commission on or before January 10, 2020 to be considered. To view or download the proposed amendments, click here.