Opinions

Regarding a proposed water project anticipated to cost approximately $400 million that would provide water to residents of several eastern New Mexico communities

Regarding recent moratoria on oil and gas drilling enacted in Santa Fe and Rio Arriba Counties

Regarding whether the Miners’ Colfax Medical Center (“MCMC”) may change its operational status from a licensed and certified Acute Care Hospital (“ACH”) to a licensed and certified Critical Access Hospital (“CAH”) without violating United States & Antonucci v. State of New Mexico, 536 F.2d 1324 (10th Cir. 1976) (“Antonucci”)

Regarding whether the legislature may enact a tax exemption for property leased to a public school district for educational purposes

Regarding possible limitations on contributions to PRC candidates

Regarding a local option district election in Doña Ana County to approve the issuance of restaurant licenses for the sale of beer and wine under NMSA 1978, Section 60-6A-4 (1981, as amended through 2003) (hereinafter “Section 60-6A-4 election(s)”)

Regarding whether it was appropriate for the governor to appoint Roman Maes to the State Transportation Commission while Mr. Maes was a registered lobbyist for the State Investment Council and other public and private clients

Regarding the jurisdiction over traffic offenses which are not specifically enumerated acts as set forth in NMSA 1978, Section 32A-2-3, yet are committed in conjunction with delinquent acts for which the Children’s Court does have jurisdiction

Regarding the application of the Procurement Code to the 2005-2008 Statewide Behavioral Health Services contract between the Behavioral Health Purchasing Collaborative (“Collaborative”) and its contractor, ValueOptions

Questions:
1. Are States legally required to adopt and comply with the licensing standards prescribed by the REAL ID Act?
2. May the constitutionality of the REAL ID Act plausibly be challenged on the basis of federalism principles?
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