Judiciary Education Calendar

Lunchtime Learning with GARRD
2027-09-14 12:10 - 13:00, 2027-08-10 12:10 - 13:00, 2027-07-13 12:10 - 13:00, 2027-06-08 12:10 - 13:00, 2027-05-11 12:10 - 13:00, 2027-04-13 12:10 - 13:00, 2027-03-09 12:10 - 13:00, 2027-02-09 12:10 - 13:00 (America/Denver) and 4 more dates | Online
Guardianship Annual Report Review Division (GARRD) Monthly meetings for court clerks on the 2nd Tuesday of every month over the lunch hour. Meetings begin at 12:10 pm and are held virtually via Google Meet. Meetings are for court staff who docket Adult Guardianship/Conservatorship cases in Odyssey.
This is a recurring meeting.

FBI/NICS Reporting
2027-09-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-08-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-07-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-06-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-05-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-04-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-03-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 and 3 more dates | Online
Monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month for district, magistrate and metro court staff who handle FBI/NICS National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) requests.

New Employee Orientation
2026-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | AOC ABQ, 111 Lomas Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
The Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resource Division (AOC HRD) conducts a statewide comprehensive hybrid (in-person and virtual) New & Existing Employee Orientation (NEO) monthly, offered in Santa Fe and Albuquerque on a rotating basis. The NEO is an onboarding process focused on welcoming and connecting judicial employees. The NEO includes five (5) modules. The modules covered are: Structure of the Judiciary and Background of the AOC, an overview of the NM Judicial Branch Personnel Rules Part I and II and the NMJB Judicial Code of Conduct, a training on Loss Control, Fraud Reporting, Drug & Alcohol Prevention and Testing, Computer and Internet Use, an overview of the Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention Policy, and an overview of Benefits, including PERA and Payroll. Please visit our website at https://humanresources.nmcourts.xyz/employee-management/new-employees-recruitment-selection-toolkit/ for a schedule of upcoming NEO presentations.
Audience: New Employees
Contact: aochrd-grp@nmcourts.xyz

Children's Court Training
2026-11-17 11:45 - 13:15, 2026-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Children’s Court Judges are trained annually in topics pertaining to Children’s Court cases, including juvenile justice matters.
Judges will gain insight into the particular considerations and requirements for cases involving children.
Audience: Children’s Court judges
Contact Information: courteducation@nmcourts.xyz

New Employee Orientation
2026-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 | AOC Marcy, 202 E Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM, 87501, United States

Legacy Program -JEM Silver Orientation & Project Management Course
2026-10-26 08:00 - 2026-10-28 17:00 | AOC ABQ, 111 Lomas Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
The Legacy Leadership and Management Program – Class of 2028 JEM Silver program – is an investment in the future leadership of the New Mexico Judiciary. It is designed to foster a network of professionals who support one another across jurisdictions, share knowledge and expertise, and contribute to a stronger, more responsive court system that serves the people of New Mexico with integrity and professional excellence. Participants are selected through an application process open to court staff. This orientation is the starting point for JEM Silver + CCM Class of 2028.

Judicial Insights Webinar
2026-10-09 11:45 - 13:15 | Online
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Beyond:
How New Mexico’s Indian Family Protection Act Has Strengthened Collaboration Between State and Tribal Sovereigns
Presenters: Judge Peggy Bird, Judge Trace Rabern
Audience: Entire Judiciary, inc. Muni / Probate / Tribal
Contact: courteducation@nmcourts.xyz

Indian Family Protection Act (IFPA) Training
2026-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
New Mexico’s Indian Family Protection Act, NMSA 32A-28-1 to 32A-28-42, strengthens and expands protections for Native American children and families in the child welfare system. IFPA codifies and expands on the Indian Child Welfare Act. District Court judges are required to attend IFPA training no less than every 15 months.
1. Judges will understand the history and significance of the Indian Family Protection Act.
2. Judges will gain insight into roles of case parties for IFPA-involved cases.

Audience: mandatory for District Court Judges, anyone interested can join

Contact Information: courteducation@nmcourts.xyz
