Ancestors of Native Americans, the Clovis-Paleo Indians, inhabited the New Mexico areas as long ago as 10,000 BC. The first Europeans arrived in 1540 and it became a territory of the US in 1850. A census taken in 1860 showed 80,000 people living in the New Mexico Territory, largely along the Rio Grande, Pecos and Canadian rivers.

After many attempts, New Mexico became the 47th state on January 6, 1912, and today its population of nearly 2,010,000 people dwarfs that 1860 census. Santa Fe, the state capital, was established in 1607, making it the oldest US capital. Over 72,000 people live there today. The largest city in the state is Albuquerque, with almost 505,000 residents.

New Mexico Legal Resources

If you have questions about New Mexico law, the following resources are a good place to start your research.

State Bar of New Mexico: The State Bar provides its members with a variety of resources to enhance their ability to deliver legal services. Benefits include legal research tools, management information and tools, continuing education and a variety of publications. The Bar also strives to improve the public’s access to legal services, offering assistance programs and a large selection of informational publications.

New Mexico State Judiciary: The judicial branch website provides information on court services and programs, legal forms and other related links. You can also look up specific cases and find DWI records.

Supreme Court Law Library: The website for the law library provides links to additional materials useful for researching legal issues, including state statutes, case law, court forms and federal sites.

Resources for Legal Marketers in New Mexico

Legal marketers and administrators seeking to keep up to date with the business of the law can find support and tools from the following associations.

Legal Marketing Association, Southwest Chapter: The LMA assists legal marketers with their professional development and educational needs, offering a variety of tools and resources, along with networking and mentoring opportunities. The Southwest Chapter has over 60 members in four states.

Association of Legal Administrators, New Mexico Chapter: The ALA promotes excellence in the management of legal services firms. It provides mentoring, networking and educational opportunities to its members. The New Mexico Chapter started in 1980 and has about 25 members.

Legal Marketing Jobs: Find legal marketing jobs in New Mexico