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Workshops

Consumer Debt Workshops

This program is sponsored by the State Bar of New Mexico and the Bankruptcy Law Section.  Workshops begin with a presentation by volunteer attorneys, followed by a question and answer period. After the lecture, attorneys meet with individuals for a free one-on-one consultation to discuss specific bankruptcy and consumer debt issues. For more information call (505) 797-6048 or 1-800-876-6227.

Albuquerque

Workshops are generally held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m.
State Bar Center, 5121 Masthead NE, Albuquerque

May 28 - 6 pm

June 25 - 6 pm

July 23 - 6 pm

August 27 - 6 pm

September 24 - 6 pm

October 22 - 6 pm

December 10 - 6 pm

Las Cruces

Workshops are generally held the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Branigan Library, 200 East Picacho Ave.

May 22 - 5:30 pm - (Board Room)

June 26 - 5:30 pm - (Room “Dresp A”)

July 24 - 5:30 pm - (Room “Dresp A”)

August 21 - 5:30 pm - (Board Room)


Pre-Petition Credit Counseling
- New bankruptcy case petitions must be accompanied by a certificate of completion of a budget and credit counseling briefing. The new law has made this requirement a provision of section 109(h) of the Bankruptcy Code, which relates to eligibility to be a debtor. The requirement is applicable to individual debtors in chapter 7 and 13 cases.

Lawyer Referral for the Elderly Workshops

The workshop presentation is a general group discussion of current law topics.  The clinic appointments are scheduled 30 minute private consultations with an attorney.  Seniors wishing to consult with an attorney should contact the listed individual to schedule a clinic appointment begining approximately one month prior to the date of the presentation. Workshops are held at different sites in New Mexico.

Free Workshops and Clinics in Spanish 2008
“Common Legal Issues Affecting Senior Citizens”

(presentation will cover Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning, Medicaid for nursing home or in-home care,
and debt problems)

Date Location Time Clinic Contact
Wed., May 7 Carlsbad San Jose Senior Ctr
2812 San Jose Blvd.
Carlsbad, NM 88220


10:30 to
11:30 am
1 to 4 pm Cecilia or Ida
(575) 885-1402
Fri., May 9 Sunland Park Senior Center
1010 McNutt Rd
Sunland Park, NM 88063
11 am –
12 noon
1 to 3 pm Lillie (575) 882-2905
Cruz Vasquez
(575) 882-4538
Mon., May 12 Deming Senior Center
800 South Granite
Deming, NM 88030
Workshop on Alzheimer’s issue
1 to 5 pm


  (Alma w/Non-Metro AAA
( 575) 544-2164
Wed., May 21 Munson Senior Center
975 S. Mesquite
Las Cruces, NM 88007


9:15 to
10:15 am
11:30 am to
4 pm
Cher Guerrero (575) 528-3005
Angelica (575) 528-3000
Thu., May 22 Munson Senior Center
975 S. Mesquite
Las Cruces, NM 88007
(no workshop) 9:15 am to
1:30 pm
Cher Guerrero (575) 528-3005
Angelica (575) 528-3000

 

Senior Workshops Throughout the State


Date Place Time Clinic Time Contact
Wed., May 14 Union County Senior Center
Clayton


10 am 12:30-2:30  
Thur., May 15 Roy Senior Center
Roy
9 am 10:30 am to Noon
Wed., June 11 Raton Senior Center
Raton
10 am

12:30 to 3 pm  
Thur., June 12 Springer Senior Center
Springer


10 am 12:30 to 3 pm  

Pblic Legal Issues Workshops

Workshops are sponsored by the State Bar of New Mexico and the New Mexico Civil Legal Services Commission.  Legal Issues workshops are scheduled throughout New Mexico and include an informational session, question and answer period. Some workshops include one-on-one consultations with attorneys.  Call to pre-register to reserve your space.

To register call (505) 797-6054, (505) 797-6048 or 1-800-876-6227 between the hours of
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
Click here for directions to the State Bar Center.

Attorneys - click here to volunteer for these programs.