The center for civic values (CCV) received NM state appropriations on HB2 to plan and implement the 2026-2027 gene franchini high school and middle school mock trial programs in accordance with the legislature’s intent.

The University of New Mexico Law School is procuring fiscal agent services for the Center for Civic Values to plan and implement the 2026–2027 Gene Franchini High School and Middle School Mock Trial Programs, with proposals due August 14, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement justified by HB 2, Laws 2026, Chapter 67 (General Appropriation Act of 2026), which specifically designated $311,600 in state appropriations for the Law School to support New Mexico mock trial programs, with the CCV designated as administrator and host.

The scope encompasses coordinating statewide high school and middle school mock trial competitions, including registration, training of volunteer judges and attorneys, preparation of mock trial problems, and assistance for the state champion team in national competition preparation. The Center for Civic Values, located at 20 First Plaza Center NW, Suite 307, Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the designated provider under a Memorandum of Understanding whereby the Law School acts as fiscal agent.

The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, at an annual amount of $306,613. The Law School has provided fiscal agent services for this program since at least FY21. The completed sole-source justification form will be posted on the UNM Sunshine Portal and the State of New Mexico Procurement website for 30 days prior to purchase approval, as required by New Mexico procurement law.