Publications Services

The Institute of Public Law (IPL) has published printed materials and newsletters for federal and state agencies since the early 1980s. Working closely with our clients, IPL staff research, write, edit, provide graphic design and layout, and distribute materials, both statewide and nationally. Our desktop publishing experts provide publications in print and web format that are creatively designed, visually appealing, and content correct.

In addition to our major publications, IPL staff create and publish informational and give-away publications including annual reports, special research studies, handbooks, brochures, bumper stickers and posters on a variety of topics including: child protection, forfeiture, motorcycle safety, ignition interlock, DWI, New Mexico traffic safety legislation, training guides for court personnel, and procedures used in Magistrate Court concerning civil suits, debt judgments, and landlord/tenant relations.

Publications Services Projects

Alcohol Education Newsletter
Funded by the NMDOT Traffic Safety Bureau, Alcohol Education is an elementary and secondary educational newsletter on DWI, mailed quarterly to schools throughout the state. The newsletter is geared to teachers, with lesson plans and suggestions for the classrooms. Useful links, information, and statistics for youth are also provided.
Child Protection Best Practices Bulletin
A Children's Law Center Bulletin for welfare and legal professionals who deal with cases involving children.
Child Welfare Handbook
The CLC and the Judicial Education Center at IPL collaborate to produce and update the New Mexico Child Welfare Handbook, a legal manual on child abuse and neglect. Available on-line and in print, the Child Welfare Handbook serves as a benchbook for judges and a handbook for attorneys, lay advocates, social workers, foster parents, and others working in this field in our state. Visit the Child Welfare Handbook Website
Visit the Child Welfare Handbook Website
Domestic Violence Benchbook
This resource manual for judges covers all civil and criminal aspects of domestic violence cases, including the dynamics of domestic violence, orders of protection, crimes, evidence and sentencing.
Visit the Domestic Violence Benchbook Website
DWI Benchbook
The DWI Benchbook provides judges with up-to-date information on all aspects of DWI criminal proceedings in New Mexico.
Visit the DWI Benchbook Website
Fly New Mexico!
This quarterly newsletter provides safety and other informational updates on aviation in New Mexico.
Graduated Driver's License Information

Visit the Graduated Driver's License Information Website
Magistrate Benchbook

Visit the Magistrate Benchbook Website
Municipal Benchbook

Visit the Municipal Benchbook Website
Traffic Citations Benchbook
The purpose of the Traffic Citations Manual is to provide courts of limited jurisdiction with a comprehensive resource guide for handling all types of traffic citations cases, except for DWI cases. It is also available on the web. The web version has interactive tutorials on forms.
Visit the Traffic Citations Benchbook Website
Traffic Safety News
A monthly newsletter published by the Institute of Public Law, University of New Mexico School of Law, and the New Mexico Traffic Safety Bureau, State Highway and Transportation Dept.
Visit the Traffic Safety News Website
Transportation Safety Laws and Summaries

Visit the Transportation Safety Laws and Summaries Website
Wildfriends "How To" Manual
A Manual for Kids, Teachers, Volunteers and Others who are interested in starting Wildfriends at their school
Visit the Wildfriends "How To" Manual Website
Wildlife Law News Quarterly
The Wildlife Law News Quarterly has been in publication since 1993, providing summaries of the latest state, federal and international developments in wildlife case law, attorney general opinions, and important regulations and legislation. The Wildlife Law News Weekly Alerts provide news of the very latest developments in wildlife law and policy to a weekly subscriber listserv.
Visit the Wildlife Law News Quarterly Website