New Mexico Supreme Court

New Mexico Supreme Court
Seal of the New Mexico Supreme Court
Map
Established1841
JurisdictionNew Mexico New Mexico, United States United States
LocationSanta Fe, New Mexico
Authorized byNew Mexico Constitution
Appeals toSupreme Court of the United States
Judge term length8 years
Number of positions5
WebsiteOfficial website
Chief Justice
CurrentlyDavid K. Thomson
SinceApril 17, 2024
Lead position endsApril 16, 2026
Jurist term endsDecember 31, 2026
New Mexico Supreme Court Building

The New Mexico Supreme Court (Spanish: Corte Suprema de Nuevo México) is the highest court in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is established and its powers defined by Article VI of the New Mexico Constitution. It is primarily an appellate court which reviews civil and criminal decisions of New Mexico's trial courts of general jurisdiction and certain specialized legislative courts, only having original jurisdiction in a limited number of actions. It currently resides in the New Mexico Supreme Court Building in Santa Fe.

The court's five justices are chosen by statewide election, or appointed by the governor if to fill a seat that has become vacant mid-term; the justices in turn choose who among them will serve as chief justice. The second time they face popular election, they must first pass review by a judicial standards committee, and then face a retention election in which they must receive at least 57% of the vote.