NAMBE PUEBLO TRIBAL COURT
Donald Gallegos, Tribal Judge
Kym E. Valencia, Chief Court Clerk, kvalencia@nambepueblo.org
Jenny Vigil, Court Clerk, courtclerk@nambepueblo.org
Clarabelle Trujillo, Probation, probation@nambepueblo.org
Alfred E. Perez, Bailiff/Process Server, bailiff@nambepueblo.org
Physical Address: 16-A Tayeh Huu U (102 East), Santa Fe, NM 87506
Mailing Address: 15-A Bay Poe, Santa Fe, NM 87506
Phone: 505-455-5581 Fax: 505-455-9136
VISION:
The court is a professional building where professional services are provided by competent and dependable staff to insure effective court process
STAFFING AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CHIEF JUDGE : Supervises and manages the operations of the Court, including but not limited to the case docket, budget and funding sources, pro-tem judges, coordination of services with tribal departments and other tribal/state/federal departments and agencies, maintains communications with all relevant agencies and departments to foster partnerships and a reliable network system.
CHIEF COURT CLERK KYM E. VALENCIA: Manages, oversees, and directs the daily operations of the court system. Assists with and plans for implementation of new technologies and procedures to improve court efficiency including those affecting filing, recordkeeping, and case management. Develops and recommends policies and procedures to address needs of the court system and to ensure efficient and effective use of judicial resources. Collaborates with the Chief Judge to draft and administer monthly and annual reporting for the court.
COURT CLERK JENNY VIGIL: Maintains records of all court proceedings, to include identification of the title and nature of the case, the names of the parties, the substance of the complaint, the names and addresses of all witnesses, the date of hearings and trials, all court and jury rulings, findings, orders and judgments and any other facts of circumstances designated by the Court. Review Legal documentation for accuracy and completeness and enter legal documents into automated or manual case management system. Answer incoming telephone calls, determine purpose of call and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department, ensuring professional telephone etiquette. Screen incoming calls and correspondence; exercise judgment and responds accordingly. Welcomes all visitors and determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel, maintaining professional and courteous demeanor.
PROBATION, CLARABELLE VIGIL: The Probation Officer has personal interaction with those on probation, which may include visiting the probationer in their home. The probation officer also partners with organizations in the community to help rehabilitate the offender and to provide supportive services. The Probation Officer collaborates with these organizations to assist in monitoring the behavior of the probationer. The Probation Officer is also responsible for providing assistance to the probationer to get job training and drug rehabilitation.
BAILIFF/PROCES SERVER, ALFRED PEREZ: The Bailiff shall administer oaths to witnesses and jurors. Declare entry of judge. Maintain order during Courtroom proceedings. Call witnesses into the Courtroom. Accompany jurors outside of the Courtroom to prevent contact with the public. Provide security to the jury if sequestered. Conduct necessary observation of individuals entering the Court and search for weapons, contraband, etc. Unlock and lock the Courtroom. Prevent smoking, noise, or other distractions in the Courtroom during hearings/trials. Supervise defendants in the Courtroom who have been placed in the custody of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement for transport to jail, treatment, psychological evaluations, etc. Must maintain the confidentiality of all proceedings. Provide security for Pueblo of Nambe Tribal Court personnel.
The Process Server is to serve legal documents issued by the Court including summons, notices, complaints, small claims, Court orders, and other documents issued by the Pueblo of Nambe Tribal Court, or other Courts, who are seeking comity or full faith and credit on their orders
NAMBE PUEBLO TRIBAL COURT: will provide efficient case management and processing from the filing to disposition of each case before the Court, and will apply proper procedures for cases following the Civil and Criminal Rules of Procedure, follow Due Process pursuant to the 1968, Indian Civil Right Act, and apply proper traditional and customary laws where appropriate.
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS
8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
FILING FEES AND COSTS
INDIVIDUAL PETITIONS……………………………………$ 50.00
CORPORATION/BUISNESS PETITION………………..$100.00
ALL APPEALS……………………………………………………..$100.00
PETITION FOR ORDER OF PROTECTION……………FREE PROCESS
PROBATE ACTIONS……………………………………………$50.00
MOTIONS/REQUESTS……………………………………….$5.00 EACH
SERVICE OF PROCESS……………………………………….$40.00 EACH
PRIVATE BACKGROUND CHECKS………………………$65.00 EACH (FREE TO GOVERNMENT)
PARTY REQUEST BACKGROUND CHECK…………..$30.00 EACH
ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENT………..$30.00
ATTORNEY ADMISSION…………………………………….$200.00 YR
ATTORNEY ADMISSION (JV AND CW CASES)……$125.00 YR
ALL COURT COPIES…………………………………………..$1.00 PER PAGE
ALL COURT RECORDINGS………………………………..$30.00 PER PROCEEDING
CERTIFIED COPIES…………………………………………..$2.00 PER PAGE
FAXES……………………………………………………………….$2.00 EACH FAX
NOTARY FEES……………………………………………………$5.00 EACH
HOW TO FILE YOUR COURT FORMS….
Filing forms pro se refers to filing the forms in court yourself, without legal representation. In addition, even if you do end up using a lawyer, teaching yourself how to go through the process pro se can equip you to be your own best advocate.
FILLING OUT THE PETITION: Be specific about what you are alleging and clearly state what you are asking the Court to do about it.
ATTACHMENTS: Are supporting documents to support petition all referenced attachments or required documents must be included with your petition, incomplete petitions and/or Court forms WILL NOT BE FILED.
MAKE COPIES: An original copy for the Court, one copy for you, and one copy for each party. There will be a charge of $1.00 per page for copies at the Tribal Court.
FILING FEE: the filing fee is due when you file your complaint. Currently, the filing fee is $50.00 The Tribal Court accepts cash or money order ONLY. There is also a Motion and Court Request fee of $5.00.
FILE YOUR PETITION: Bring the originals, copies and the filing fee to the Nambe Pueblo Tribal Court. The Court is located at 16-A Tayeh Huu U, Nambe Pueblo 87506. The Court is open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hand all your paperwork including copies to the Clerk of the Court. At that time the clerk will file your paperwork and assign a case number.
SERVICE: you must have each party served with a copy of the complaint and all attachments. (This is your responsibility) Proof of Service is provided with each Petition. The Court can serve your documents for a fee of $40.00 per service.
- Any person 18 years of age or older and not a party to the case may serve your court documents.
After all parties are served they have thirty (30) days to file an answer or a responsive pleading. If they do not and thirty (30) days have passed since the day your papers were served on them, you may ask the court for a default judgment. This requires a separate form.
Court staff CAN help with court procedures, rules and forms.
Court staff CANNOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE or talk about your rights. They CANNOT fill-out forms for you. They CANNOT tell you if you have correctly worded your information or if you are properly presenting your case.
COURTROOM RULES & CONDUCT
Silence
Court proceedings must be electronically recorded. Therefore, silence is a necessity, unless you are a party to the proceeding that is in progress. Disruptive behavior such as talking, laughing, shouting or creating other loud disturbances will not be tolerated. The Court officers may remove offenders from the building and the judge may hold violators in contempt of court. Mild-toned conversations may be conducted in the lobby. Children are not allowed at the Court unless the Judge has requested them to be here.
Cell Phones & Pagers
Cell phones and pagers must be placed in the silent mode, unless otherwise instructed at entry to the courthouse. Use of cell phones and pagers are not allowed in the courtroom. Use of cell phones and pagers in other areas of the courthouse is permitted, however users should exercise discretion in their conversations being held in a public environment.
Addressing the Court
Address the judge as “Your Honor” or “Judge.”
Stand when addressing the court. Please advise the judge if you have a disability that would make it difficult.
Only one person at a time may speak during a court proceeding. This ensures greater accuracy in making a record by audio.
Speak clearly and loudly. The large courtroom absorb sound, making it difficult to hear mumbling and soft-spoken voices. Speaking clearly and loudly ensures the judge and court officer are hearing what is being said.
Address the court either from the counsel table. Stepping
Respect
Be respectful of the judge, the court officers, attorneys and litigants. Maintain a respectful attitude at all times in the court building and, in the courtroom.
DRESS CODE
Courtrooms
People are to dress appropriately in Court. Men shall wear long pants and a shirt. The shirt shall be tucked in to enter the courtroom. Women shall wear clothing that is equivalent to the standard for men, which shall consist of a dress, blouse, long pants, Capri pants below the knee, or skirt to enter the courtroom. Men and women shall wear proper footwear. House shoes and shower shoes are not permitted. Sandals are permitted. Flip flops are not allowed in the courtroom.
No person shall wear shorts, tank tops, halter tops, muscle shirts, sweat pants, or anything exposing the midriffs or underwear. No person shall wear clothing that displays gang symbols. Hats, ball caps and sunglasses shall be removed upon entry into the Courthouse.
Clerk Office/Lobby Area
Persons entering the Nambe Pueblo Clerk’s Office and/or lobby solely for the purpose of appearing at the clerk’s window, making payments, or submitting documents to the Court, etc. may enter the lobby area without being required to meet the above courtroom dress code requirements.
Under no circumstances will these persons be allowed in the courtrooms if they do not meet the guidelines for the courtroom dress code as outlined.
Disruptive Behavior
Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Security staff may remove offenders from the building and judges may hold violators in contempt of court.
Food and Drink
Individuals are not permitted to enter the courtroom with food or drink. Parties should refrain from chewing gum while their case is being litigated.
Video or Audio Recording Devices
No photographic or audio-visual equipment of any type including cameras, video or audio recorders or players are allowed without prior court approval.
ATTORNEY LISTING
The following is a list of Attorneys who have practiced before the Nambe Pueblo Tribal Court.
YVONNE K. QUINTANA
BAR #8324
Law Office of Yvonne K. Quintana
306 Paseo De Onate,
Española, NM 87532
P: 505 753-1911
Email: yvonne@yvonnekquintanalaw.com
MICHAEL R. JONES
BAR #8984
Ortiz & Zamora, LLC, Attorney for Defendant
530 Harkle Road, Suite B,
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
P: 505-986-2900
Email: mike@ortiz-zamora.com
RODERICK THOMPSON
BAR #24759
Rod Thompson Law Firm
300 Paseo De Peralta #206,
Santa Fe, NM 87501
P: 505-982-5220
Email:
DWIGHT THOMPSON, ESQ.
BAR #76132
Dwight E. Thompson Law Office, P.C.
4610 South Ulster Street Suite 150,
Denver, Colorado 80237
Phone: 575-751-3043
Email: dwight@DwightThompsonLawOffice.net
FRED C. MARTINEZ
BAR #3107
Fred C. Martinez Law Office
900 Lomas Blvd NW,
Albuquerque, NM 87102
P: 505 242-1310
Email: martinezfredc@gmail.com
SEAN RAMIREZ
BAR #141638
Excelsior Law Of New Mexico
2440 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Suite 530
Albuquerque, NM 87110
P: 505 830-6563
Email: sean@excelsiorlawnm.com
THOMAS MONTOYA
BAR #1849
Atkinson & Kelsey, PA
- FAMILY AND DOMESTIC CASES ONLY
2155 Louisiana Blvd NE # 2000,
Albuquerque, NM 87110
P: 505-883-3070
Email: tommontoya@aol.com
SHERI RAPHAELSON
BAR #6643
Sheri A. Raphaelson, Law Office
512 S Riverside Dr b,
Española, NM 87532
P: 505-927-3185
Email: bingolawyer@gmail.com
DARLENE GOMEZ
BAR #16855
Law Offices of Darlene Gomez, LLC
1122 Central Avenue SW Suite 5,
Albuquerque, NM 87102
P: 505-842-0392 Ext. 103
CARRIE A. FRIAS
BAR # 28067
Patterson, Real Bird and Rasmussen, LLP
150 Washington Avenue, Suite 201
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Phone: 505-506-4666 / Fax: 303-926-5293
TERRY AGUILAR
BAR #124449
4341 Paseo de la Acequia
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Phone: 505-819-9057
Email: terry@aguilarlawoffice.net
N.M. LEGAL AID
Native American Program
Annette E. Trancosa
Native American Program Secretary
P: 505-867-3391
Email: annettet@nmlegalaid.org
SOUTHWEST INDIAN LAW CLINIC –
UNM SCHOOL OF LAW
P: 505-277-5265
DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIBAL COURT
Directions from Santa Fe:
Depart on US 84/285/ North, St. Francis Drive (19 mi)
Turn right onto NM-503 East (4.5 mi)
Turn right onto NP 101 Poechunu Poe (1.5 mi)
Turn left onto NP 102-East Tayeh Huu U (141 ft.)
Arrive at 16 A 16A Tayeh Huu U, Nambe Pueblo
Directions from Espanola:
Depart on US 84/285/South, Riverside Drive (8 mi)
Turn left onto NM-503 East (4.5 mi)
Turn right onto NP 101 Poechunu Poe (1.5 mi)
Turn left onto NP 102-East Tayeh Huu U (141 ft.)
Arrive at 16 A 16A Tayeh Huu U, Nambe Pueblo
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF JUSTIC SERVICES
Mailing Address:
Northern Pueblos Agency
Bureau of Indian Affairs OJS
P.O. Box 4269-Fairview Station
Espanola, NM 87533
Physical Address:
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Northern Pueblos Agency
196 Eagle Drive
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
Telephone: (505) 753-1430 Fax: 505-753-1462