New Mexico. Supreme Court

The United States Territorial Supreme Court of New Mexico was established by the Kearny Code of Laws in 1846. Judges were federally appointed until statehood in 1912. Upon statehood the United States Territorial Supreme Court of New Mexico became the New Mexico Supreme Court and its judges became elected state officials. The Supreme Court has general appellate jurisdiction, is the final authority on questions of law, makes rules and forms of procedure for itself and all inferior courts, and exercises supervisory control over all other courts.

From the description of Records of the United States Territorial and New Mexico Supreme Court, 1846-1978 (bulk, 1846-1912). (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37473512

From the guide to the United States Territorial and New Mexico Supreme Court Records, 1846-1978 (bulk 1846-1912), (New Mexico State Records Center and Archives)