New Mexico Supreme Court

The decisions of this court that later decisions in the law library cite most, and where to find its court rules.

The library holds 14,429 decisions of this court, filed through June 17, 2026.

Court level

Highest court of the state

Jurisdiction

New Mexico

Which decisions of the New Mexico Supreme Court are cited most?

These are the 5 decisions of this court that later decisions in the library cite most often, most cited first.

1. State v. RojoDecember 3, 1998 · cited 1,163 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
2. Matter of Adoption of DoeFebruary 29, 1984 · cited 839 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
3. State v. CunninghamMarch 9, 2000 · cited 761 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
4. State v. SutphinMay 2, 1988 · cited 538 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
5. Swafford v. StateMay 1, 1991 · cited 537 timesNo negative treatment found in this library

A high count shows a case is used often, not that it is still good law: open the case and read the later cases.

Where are the rules of the New Mexico Supreme Court?

They are in the library under the New Mexico Supreme Court: search its rules. Local rules and standing orders may add requirements.

Which other New Mexico courts have pages?

These courts also have a page of their most cited decisions. The court directory lists every court of New Mexico.

• New Mexico Court of Appeals

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