New Mexico COA Holds State Not Obligated to Defend Tribal Officer who Unlawfully Arrested Someone at Pojoaque Pueblo

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Here is the opinion in Loya v. Gutierrez (N.M. App.). An excerpt: In this case, the issue before us is whether the County of Santa Fe (the County) has a duty to defend or indemnify a tribal police officer who, … Continue reading →

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