Hatten-Gonzales et al. v. Scrase

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
ABIGALE KNOWLTON, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
vs. Civ. No. 88-385 KG/JHR
Consolidated with
Civ. No. 88-786 KG/JHR
KARI ARMIJO, Secretary of the
New Mexico Human Services Department,
Defendant.
ORDER EXTENDING APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MASTER
The Court notes that its appointment of the Special Master expires on June 30, 2026.
(Doc. 1187). While Defendant has made progress in complying with the Second Revised
Modified Settlement Agreement and Order (Doc. 854-1), court orders, and federal law, the Court
finds that Defendant still has compliance issues in need of resolution. The Special Master
continues his work, including monitoring compliance facilitating court-ordered monthly
conferences with the parties and reporting to the Court as necessary. The Court, therefore,
determines that it is appropriate to extend the appointment of the Special Master until June 30,
2027, as provided by (Docs. 751 and 762), or until the case is dismissed or the Court orders
otherwise, whichever occurs sooner.
/s/Kenneth J. Gonzales___________________
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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