Rule 21-301 NMRA
Rule 21-301. Extrajudicial activities in general.
A judge may engage in extrajudicial activities, except as prohibited by law or this
Code. However, when engaging in extrajudicial activities, a judge shall not:
A. participate in activities that will interfere with the proper performance of the
judge’s judicial duties;
B. participate in activities that will lead to frequent disqualification of the judge;
C. participate in activities that would appear to a reasonable person to undermine
the judge’s independence, integrity, or impartiality;
D. engage in conduct that would appear to a reasonable person to be coercive; or
E. make use of court premises, staff, stationery, equipment, or other resources,
except for incidental use for activities that concern the law, the legal system, or the
administration of justice.