New Mexico Supreme Court Reflections
Upholding the Rule of Law

The New Mexico Supreme Court plays a central and crucial role in

upholding the Rule of Law through a steadfast commitment to constitutional principles,

judicial independence and the enduring responsibilities of the Court.

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Chief Justice Julie J. Vargas, Senior Justice Michael E. Vigil, Justice David K. Thomson,

Justice C. Shannon Bacon and Justice Briana H. Zamora reflect on the Court’s role

in preserving the Rule of Law today, how that responsibility shapes their approach to their work and why protecting judicial integrity remains essential to New Mexico’s legal future.