Author Archives: Emil J. Kiehne

Have lunch with Judge French of the NM Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on February 28, 2017

This Friday, March 3, the Appellate Practice Section of the New Mexico State Bar is hosting a brown-bag (i.e. bring-your-own) lunch with Judge Stephen French of the New Mexico Court of Appeals. If you have any questions about practice before … Continue reading →

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Sen. Udall of New Mexico floats plan to confirm both Gorsuch and Garland to SCOTUS

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on February 28, 2017

U.S. Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico has proposed a plan to confirm both Judge Neil Gorsuch and Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States, according to this story by Ashley Killough of CNN. Whatever its … Continue reading →

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Investiture ceremony for Judge Julie Vargas to be held on February 17

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on February 16, 2017

The investiture ceremony for Judge Julie Vargas of the New Mexico Court of Appeals will be held tomorrow afternoon, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Bank of America Theater, located at 1701 4th Street SW in … Continue reading →

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Judge Linda Vanzi elected as Chief Judge of the New Mexico Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on February 1, 2017

Today’s Bar Bulletin announces (at p. 9) that Linda Vanzi has been unanimously elected as Chief Judge of the New Mexico Court of Appeals. She replaces Judge Michael Vigil, who swore her into office on January 17. Chief Judge Vanzi … Continue reading →

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Roundup of links discussing the Gorsuch nomination

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on February 1, 2017

As you have doubtless heard by now, President Trump has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch, of our very own Tenth Circuit, to fill the Supreme Court seat held by Justice Antonin Scalia until his death last February. About five years ago … Continue reading →

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Justice Alito to visit Albuquerque on February 14

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on January 24, 2017

Justice Samuel Alito of the Supreme Court of the United States will be visiting Albuquerque on Tuesday, February 14, where he will hold a “Fireside Chat.” The event will be held at the old Federal Courthouse Building at 421 Gold … Continue reading →

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NM Supreme Court: Probation term does not expire if defendant absconds

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on January 24, 2017

When a term of probation expires, it means the defendant has satisfied all criminal liability, and is entitled to a certificate from a court saying so. See NMSA 1978, sec. 31-20-8. The term of probation is tolled, however, if the … Continue reading →

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Gov. Martinez appoints Henry “Hank” Bohnhoff to the NM Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on January 13, 2017

This afternoon Governor Martinez announced the appointment of Henry “Hank” Bohnhoff to fill the seat on the New Mexico Court of Appeals vacated by Judge Roderick Kennedy. Mr. Bohnhoff is a highly-regarded lawyer and has enjoyed a distinguished career for … Continue reading →

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Gov. Martinez reappoints Stephen French to the NM Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on January 13, 2017

I’m a little late to the party on this, as I haven’t been blogging for a while, but on December 22, Governor Martinez reappointed Judge Stephen French to the Court of Appeals to fill the seat vacated by Judge Michael … Continue reading →

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Have lunch with Judge Wechsler of the NM Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on November 17, 2016

The State Bar’s Appellate Section will host a brown bag lunch with Judge James Wechsler of the Court of Appeals on Friday, December 2, at noon, at the State Bar Center in Albuquerque. This event is part of a series … Continue reading →

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