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ZIP Code 88355 had no change in number of active licenses in May compared to previous month

Published 06/10/26

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in ZIP Code 88355 in May compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

According to the USPS, Ruidoso is the primary area with addresses in ZIP Code 88355.

Overall, 11 lawyers were working in the ZIP Code at the time.

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.

As of June 1, 2026, average lawyer salaries in New Mexico ranged from $92,672 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $234,775 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy (Attorney V). Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earn on average $173,762 in New Mexico, compared to $187,607 nationwide.

New Mexico had a first-time pass rate of 81% on the July 2025 bar exam, above the national average that year, based on results from the National Conference of Bar Examiners. The rate marked a slight drop from 83% in July 2024, when the state ranked among the top 10 for first-time passage.

The overall pass rate in New Mexico was 63% in July 2025, compared with 69% in July 2024.

Lawyers in ZIP Code 88355 with Active Legal Licenses in May
Lawyer NameName of FirmAdmission Date
Adam D. RafkinAdam D. Rafkin, P.C.05/26/1994
Alan P. MorelAlan P. Morel, P.A.10/23/1989
Emily MillerEmily Miller Attorney and Mediator, P.C.03/23/2026
Gary C. MitchellLaw Offices of Gary C. Mitchell, P.C.05/02/1977
Jud A. CooperJud A. Cooper Law, LLC05/13/1982
Karen L. ParsonsThe Parsons Group10/11/1978
Keane Michael FradyUS Marine Corps09/28/2021
Lauren Elizabeth Anne TempleLauren E. A. Truitt, P.C.04/25/2017
Matthew R. WadeLauren EA Truitt, P.C.04/26/2010
Sarah Patterson04/12/2023
William GriffinWilliam N. Griffin Attorney at Law09/26/2005
Information in this article was obtained from the State Bar of New Mexico. The source data can be found here.

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