Municipal Court Mission Statement
The Mission of the Municipal Court is to provide adjudication of all violations of all Village Ordinances and criminal offenses that occur within the Village of Bosque Farms, NM.
The Court hears cases involving petty misdemeanors, traffic violations, code enforcement and animal control.
The Village of Bosque Farms Municipal Court operates an open, efficient and fair Court for the citizens of the Village. The court ensures due process for all persons cited for violations of the Municipal Ordinances, and acts in a fair and impartial manner in all decisions that are made in accordance to Village laws and ordinances.
Please note that the courtroom is a formal and serious setting where judges hear matters involving real people with real lives.
At all times you are expected to behave with decorum and treat everyone in the Court with respect. A copy of court policies that details what Court staff can and can not do is posted and available for download here.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
The Court Office is open Monday Through Friday 8am-5pm.
The office is closed during Federal Holidays, training events, snow days, and court sessions. Phones will not be answered during these times but you may leave a message for a return call.
Court is held every other week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm.
CONTACT US
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Direct Phone 505-869-9231.
FAX a message to 505-869-6898
email the court clerk at courtclerk@bosquefarmsnm.gov.
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Municipal Judge
Our current municipal Judge is the Honorable Ginger Eldridge. Judge Eldridge was elected to a four-year term as municipal Judge in 2023.
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ZOOM AVAILABLE
ZOOM is available for hearings and trials. You may sign in for your court date using the link below.
A request for remote hearing form should be completed five days prior to court, as well as the contact information provided on the Court Rights form be provided. Without this completed form, the court will not check Zoom for defendants.
Judge Eldridge, Court Zoom Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
zoom.us/j/99518410019?pwd=iuClkzdytuWPhgucFuqh3Zeg77LUNQ.1
Meeting ID: 995 1841 0019
Passcode: 054962
Please be advised that this link is only active for YOUR scheduled court date & time. Usage of this link on a non scheduled court date will leave persons alone in zoom call.
Please note that the courtroom is a formal and serious setting where judges hear matters involving real people with real lives.
You are expected to maintain proper court decorum and follow the standards set for any court hearing.
You were sent a Court Room Rules when your date was scheduled, be sure to follow those instructions.
Your camera and audio should be on when your name is called so the judge can see and hear you.
Distractions and noise should be kept to a minimum.
If you are disconnected for some reason, it is your responsibility to reconnect or contact the Court.
Your hearing will be rescheduled if you are driving during court or if you are otherwise impaired.
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REQUEST FOR TRANSLATION
If you need a translator, you will need to complete a request for translator form. A request for a translator needs to be completed as soon as possible so the court can arrange for one.
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PAYING CITATIONS ONLINE
You can now pay your citations online at CitePayUSA with a credit/debit card of an electronic funds transfer from your bank account.
To make a payment you will need to enter the traffic citation number on the citation or the court case number and your date of birth.
BEFORE calling the Court, check out the links to “How it Works” and “FAQ” (Frequently asked questions) for more information.
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ONLINE DRIVING COURSES
If the Judge orders you to take a Defensive Driving Course, you are required to provide the Court with a copy of your certificate of completion for the course. If the court does not receive a copy of your certificate within the required period you will be notified to appear before the court to show Cause for Non-Compliance.
If you have been sentenced to a driving course by the judge, there are many options – online or in person – available. The Village of Bosque Farms Court does not prefer one over the any other option. You may use another course not listed here; however, the course must be approved by the State of New Mexico.
For a full listing of approved Driving Safety Schools visit UNM Driver Safety page
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ONLINE COURSES
Spanish Course are Available
There are costs associated with the courses and you are required to pay all fees.
The certificate of completion will be mailed to you and you are responsible for ensuring that a copy of your certification is provided to the court.
Please remember to allow for mailing time as to not exceed the court appointed deadline for completion.
If the Judge orders you to take a Defensive Driving Course, you are required to provide the Court with a copy of your certificate of completion for the course. If the court does not receive a copy of your certificate within the required period you will be notified to appear before the court to show Cause for Non-Compliance.
