The New Mexico Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. It consists of five justices and is located in Santa Fe.

Cases may be appealed to the Supreme Court, but the court doesn't have to hear all appeals. For example, the Supreme Court must hear an appeal for a case where the defendant was sentenced to life in prison or death. But in most cases, it's up to the Justices whether to hear the case or not.

When the Supreme Court reviews a case, it may either rule the decision was correct (affirm), rule the decision was incorrect (reverse), or send it back to the lower court so they can reconsider (remand). Decisions of the New Mexico Supreme Court may be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

New Mexico Supreme Court Justices must be attorneys and they are elected officials, although the governor appoints attorneys to fill vacancies between elections.