Law refers to a system of rules and principles established by a governing authority to regulate behavior within a society. It serves to maintain order, protect rights and freedoms, resolve disputes, and provide guidelines for acceptable conduct. Laws can be enacted by legislatures, interpreted by courts, and enforced by government agencies. They exist at various levels, including local, national, and international, encompassing a wide range of areas such as criminal law, civil law, administrative law, and constitutional law. The legal system relies on the concepts of justice, fairness, and equality, aiming to provide a framework for individuals and institutions to interact within a structured and predictable environment.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer will retire at the end of May, concluding a 15-year tenure at the First Judicial District Court encompassing Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Rio Arriba Counties.…