This will be of special interest to democracy nerds.

If you are want to listen to the arguments before the NM Supreme Court about the possibility of a mail in ballot, here’s the link to the PBS streaming channel

Oral arguments are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.

This will be the first hearing by the New Mexico Supreme Court conducted by video conferencing.

Attorneys in the case will appear by video using the Judiciary’s audio-video system. Justice Barbara Vigil also will participate by video. Chief Justice Judith Nakamura, Justice Michael Vigil and retired Justices Richard Bosson and Edward Chávez will be present in the courtroom of the Supreme Court Building in Santa Fe. The in-person attendance will be strictly limited to comply with gathering restrictions and courtroom seating will be configured to meet social distancing requirements.

The retired justices were designated to participate in the case after Justices C. Shannon Bacon and David K. Thomson recused from the case.

At Tuesday’s hearing, the Court is considering a petition by a group of county clerks seeking a court order to conduct the June 2 primary election by mail because of public health risks from the COVID-19 outbreak.

Once a ruling is made in this case, we will need volunteers to help spread the word to voters about how to vote in the primary election.

Karen Wentworth

Karen Douglas

Co-Presidents,

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