NM Supreme Court denies appeal over Republican Party Chair Barela’s removal

The New Mexico Supreme Court has denied the state Republican Party’s appeal of ruling that ordered party Chair Amy Barela to leave her post.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 321

Last Updated: 11 hours, 49 minutes ago

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The New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday denied the Republican Party of New Mexico’s appeal of a lower court ruling that ordered party Chair Amy Barela to leave her post.

Thirteenth Judicial District Court Judge Cindy Mercer in late May issued a ruling that prohibited Barela from continuing to serve as party chair, citing party rules that prohibit chairpersons from holding the post while also running in a contested primary. Her ruling also …

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