NAMBE PUEBLO TRIBAL COURT
Peggy L. Bird, Chief Judge
Kym E. Valencia, Chief Court Clerk, kvalencia@nambepueblo.org
Savannah Salazar, Probation, probation@nambepueblo.org
Physical Address: 16-A Tayeh Huu U (102 East), 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 PEGGY L. BIRD: 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: Processes all complaints, filings and pleadings on the case docket, processes and accounts for all fines, fees, costs, bonds, child support payments, and relevant judgments, ensures timely processing of all Court related invoices while adhering to all accounting standards and principles, works with other tribal and non-tribal departments and programs to meet the needs of our Court and to accomplish common goals.
PROBATION, SAVANNAH SALAZAR: sworn to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of offenders on probation, has personal interaction with those on probation, which may include visiting the probationer in their home or at their place of employment. Also partners with organizations in the community to help rehabilitate the offender and to provide supportive services.
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 FOR
BACKGROUND CHECK $ 30.00 EACH
ENFORCEMENT OF
FOREIGN JUDGMENT $ 30.00
ATTORNEY ADMISSION $ 200.00 YR
ATTORNEY ADMISSION (CHILDRENS 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
GENERAL DRESS CODE
Appropriate attire is mandatory for ANY appearance in Court, whether as a participant in a case, a witness or an observer. This not only helps maintain decorum but shows respect for our Tribal Court and laws.
As a general rule, you should think of the Court as a formal environment. Dress as you would when going for an important job interview. You will not be allowed in the Courtroom if you do not comply with the Court dress code. Regardless of how you personally feel about the dress code, you must follow the rules.
SUGGESTED GUIDELINES
Men: wear shoes with socks; long pants (pants with belt loops, wear a belt or suspenders if needed); collared shirt or dress shirt (tucked in) tie is optional, with or without a jacket
Women: wear shoes; a dress, skirt two inches below the knee or long pants; a blouse, sweater or casual dress shirt
You will NOT be allowed to enter the Courtroom wearing the following inappropriate clothing:
- Shorts (all types and styles).
- Hats (men) or hair curlers (women).
- Halter or tube top, T-shirt or muscle shirt, Tank tops or spaghetti strap tops, see-through top.
- Flip flops, sandals or open toe shoes.
- Clothing that exposes your midriff or underwear.
- Ripped or torn jeans.
- Baggy pants that fall below your waist.
- Clothing with an emblem, wording, picture or image anything that promotes illegal or inappropriate activity.
- Clothing that depicts or promotes violence, sex acts, illegal drug use or profanity.
If you wear or carry a cell phone or a pager, you must turn it off while Court is in session. The Judge will assess a $50 fine if your cell phone or pager goes off during Court. No texting while Court is in session.
PUEBLO OF NAMBE TRIBAL COURT ETIQUETTE
- Keep all Court Appointments and be on time. If you are scheduled at 9:00 a.m., you must be signed in and seated in the Courtroom by 9:00 a.m.
- Remember to bring all Court documents to your scheduled hearing (Orders, summons, notices, motions etc.)
- Children are not allowed at Court. Unless requested by the Tribal Judge.
- Please respect Tribal Court Staff at all times. (Refrain from using inappropriate language.)
- Please respect Tribal Court Building and Furnishings at all times.
- YOU are on video surveillance at all times.
- Please use courteous and appropriate language such as “Yes, You’re Honor” and “No, You’re Honor” look directly at the Judge when you are speaking.
- Turn off cellphones, pagers etc. before entering the Courtroom. Leave all other personal items in your vehicle
- Food is not allowed in the Courtroom you may have 1 bottle/cup of water only.
- Dress appropriately for Court (Layered clothing is recommended.)
- Please respect all individuals who are present at Court.
- All Criminal and Civil proceedings are open to the public.
- All Juvenile proceedings are CLOSED. Please refrain from bringing individuals who are not a party to a juvenile case. All individuals who are not a party to the juvenile case will be asked to wait in the reception area until Court has adjourned.
- Please keep the Tribal Court building and grounds clean at all times, please dispose of trash in proper receptacles.
- Smoking is not allowed.
HOW TO FILE COURT FORMS
- Please check with the Court for Forms and Petitions.
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.
FILL OUT FORMS: Be specific about what you are alleging and clearly state what you are asking the Court to do about it. You must swear to what you are stating by signing this document in front of a notary public or another officer authorized to administer oaths.
ATTACHMENTS: Are supporting documents to support complaint all referenced attachments or required documents must be included with your complaint, incomplete complaints 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 for copies at the Tribal Court.
FILING FEE: the filing fee is due when you file your complaint. Please see list of filing fees and costs.
FILE YOUR COMPLAINT: Bring the originals, copies and the filing fee to the Nambe Pueblo Tribal Court. The Court is located at 16-A Tayeh Huu U (102 East), Santa Fe, NM 87506. The Court is open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hand all your paperwork to the Clerk of the Court. At that time the clerk will file your paperwork and assign a case number.
SERVE – you must have each party served with a copy of the complaint and all attachments. (This is your responsibility)
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 you with court procedures, rules and forms.
Court staff CANNOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE or talk about your rights. They CANNOT fill-out forms/petitions for you. They CANNOT tell you if you have correctly worded your information or if you are properly presenting your case.
ATTORNEY LISTING
The following is a list of Attorneys who have practiced before the Nambe Pueblo Tribal Court.
ART NIETO BAR #12490 P: 505-247-1973
RAY TWOHIG BAR #2761 P: 505-898-0400
MICHAEL R. JONES BAR #8984 P: 505-820-1825
RODERICK THOMPSON BAR #24759 P: 505-982-5520
SEAN RAMIREZ BAR #141638 P: 505-830-6563
TERRY AGUILAR BAR #124449 P: 505-225-8778
YVONNE K. QUINTANA BAR #8324 P: 505-753-1911
SANTIAGO JUARES BAR #5364 P: 505-246-8499
THOMAS MONTOYA BAR #1849 P: 505-883-3070
GREGORY S. ARNOLD BAR#2018-0308-01 P: 509-212-5311
GINA DENNIS BAR # 484556 P: 505-702-3082
AMBER R. MACIAS-MAYO BAR # 146882 P: 505-795-7117
SERENA C. VALLEY BAR # 149454 P: 505-795-7117
PATRICK BRITO BAR # 321 P: 505-984-1950
FRED C. MARTINEZ BAR # 3107 P: 505-242-1310
MICHAEL FLORES BAR # 151097 P: 505-989-9090
SHERI RAPHAELSON BAR # 6643 P: 505-927-3185
N.M. LEGAL AID P: 505-867-3391
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
EIGHT NORTHERN TRIBAL COURT CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: (505) 852-4475 Fax: (505) 852-4350
Pueblo of Picuris
Pueblo of Picuris Tribal Court
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Phone: (575) 587-2519 Fax: (575) 587-1071
Pueblo of Pojoaque
Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court
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Phone: (505) 455-2271 Fax: (505) 455-0102
Pueblo of San Ildefonso
Pueblo of San Ildefonso Tribal Court
Route 5, Box 315-A Santa Fe, NM 87506
Phone: (505) 455-7500 Fax: (505) 455-7942
Pueblo of Santa Clara
Pueblo of Santa Clara Tribal Court
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Phone: (505) 753-0411 Fax: (505) 753-0466
Pueblo of Taos
Pueblo of Taos Tribal Court
P.O. Box 1846 Taos, NM 87571
Phone: (505) 751-0488 Fax: (505) 751-3552
Pueblo of Tesuque
Pueblo of Tesuque Tribal Court
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Phone: (505) 989-4969 Fax: (505) 989-5037
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