AI Generated Opinion Summaries

This summary was computer-generated without any editorial revision. It is not official, has not been checked for accuracy, and is NOT citable.

Facts

• The case involves the appeal of a mother against the termination of her parental rights to a minor child, Alexis K. The appeal was brought before the New Mexico Court of Appeals.

Procedural History

• [Not applicable or not found]

Parties' Submissions

• Appellant (Mother): The specific arguments made by the mother are not detailed in the provided text.
• Appellee (Children, Youth & Families Department): Conceded that the mother was denied due process and requested the Court to reverse the judgment and remand for a new trial (para 1).

Legal Issues

• Whether the mother was denied due process in the termination of her parental rights.

Disposition

• The judgment entered below is reversed, and the matter is remanded for a new trial (para 2).

Reasons

• ATTREP, Judge (with JACQUELINE R. MEDINA, Judge and JANE B. YOHALEM, Judge concurring): The Court decided to reverse the judgment and remand for a new trial based on the concession by the Department that the mother was denied due process. This decision moots the remaining issues raised on appeal. The Court's agreement with the parties' joint motion for remand underscores the due process violation as the pivotal reason for the reversal (paras 1-2).