The Metropolitan Court’s Urban Native American Healing to Wellness Court hosted its annual Fall Feast at the Bachechi Open Space the afternoon of September 10th. The Feast began with a traditional prayer, and program participants and their families enjoyed a meal prepared by the Specialty Court Team. Those in attendance had the honor of hearing from Allen… Continue reading Native American Specialty Court holds Fall Feast in recognition of participants’ transformation through recovery

ALBUQUERQUE – The Metropolitan Court provided a one-stop shop for available resources in the community at a Resource Day event on May 22nd in the court’s outdoor courtyard. The public event featured 48 local community service providers that offered everything from treatment options to employment resources to include; CARE Campus, Workforce Solutions, and Roadrunner Food… Continue reading Metro Court recognizes National Treatment Court Month with Resource Day event open to the public

In recognition of Juror Appreciation Week May 5 – May 9, 2025, the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court would like to extend its sincere gratitude and appreciation to all jurors for their dedicated service throughout the year! View the NM Supreme Court Order declaring the week-long recognition.

Governor Lujan Grisham has appointed the Chief Clerk of the New Mexico Court of Appeals, Ramon J. Maestas, and Second Judicial District Children’s Court Special Commissioner, Andrea I. Gunderson, to the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court. Both judges will preside in the court’s Civil Division, hearing small claims disputes. Judge Maestas and Judge Gunderson will take… Continue reading NM Court of Appeals Chief Clerk & Second Judicial District Children’s Court Special Commissioner appointed to the Metropolitan Court Bench

The Metropolitan Court’s Urban Native American Healing to Wellness Court hosted its annual Winter Feast on Weds. Jan. 22 to recognize a renewed year of recovery for program participants and to celebrate their progress. The Feast began with a traditional prayer, and program participants and their families enjoyed a meal prepared by the Specialty Court… Continue reading Native American Specialty Court hosts Winter Feast in recognition of renewed year of recovery 

UNM Clinical Law School students were sworn-in on Jan. 17 to practice misdemeanor criminal cases under the supervision of licensed attorneys in the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court. The collaboration between the Court, the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and the UNM School of Law had been on hold since the pandemic. Two supervising attorneys from… Continue reading UNM Clinical Law School program returns to the Metropolitan Court

For the 25th year, the Judges of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court will be performing Valentine’s Day weddings for the public. “This is a meaningful milestone for our court because it’s a feel-good service that we’re able to provide to the community on the holiday and throughout the year,” said Chief Judge Joshua J. Sánchez.… Continue reading Metropolitan Court Judges to perform Valentine’s Day weddings for 25th year

ALBUQUERQUE – The Metropolitan Court will continue to host its free monthly Civil Legal Clinics throughout 2025. Volunteer attorneys will be available each month by phone to provide free legal advice in the following areas: Landlord/Tenant Matters, Consumer Rights, Contract Disputes, Employee Wage Claims, and Consumer Debt. The clinics are held telephonically on the second… Continue reading Metro Court’s free Civil Legal Clinics continue throughout 2025

Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Judge Jason M. Jaramillo took over as the Presiding Civil Division Judge of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court after the recent retirement of Judge Frank A. Sedillo. Judge Jaramillo has served in the court’s Civil Division since 2019, when he was appointed to the bench by Governor Lujan Grisham. “I’m eager… Continue reading Judge Jason M. Jaramillo appointed Presiding Civil Division Judge of the Metropolitan Court