Monthly Archives: July 2015

Justice Harry Stowers, RIP

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on July 9, 2015

Today brings with it the sad news that former New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Harry Stowers has passed away. Ryan Boetel has this story in today’s Albuquerque Journal. Justice Stowers served on the Court from 1982 to 1989. My condolences … Continue reading →

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NM Court of Appeals explains how to resolve land-use conflicts between state governmental bodies

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on July 8, 2015

What should courts do when governmental entities have land use fights? The Legislature created the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority to construct a water delivery system from the Ute Reservoir to nearby local governments. The Authority planned to construct a facility … Continue reading →

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Tenth Circuit affirms tax evasion conviction arising out of New Mexico SOS scandal

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on July 8, 2015

In 2010 a scandal involving the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office broke into the news. Several consultants for the office — Armando Gutierrez, Joseph Kupfer, and Elizabeth Kupfer — were indicted in federal court for misusing voter education funds … Continue reading →

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