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This Memorial reaffirms New Mexico's commitment to supporting military families by advocating for "reciprocity" in professional and occupational licenses for military spouses, meaning their licenses obtained in other states should be recognized in New Mexico without requiring them to go through the full, often lengthy, re-licensing process. It specifically calls for the state's Supreme Court and Board of Bar Examiners to adopt rules that make it easier for military spouse attorneys to practice law in New Mexico, such as through "admission by endorsement," which allows licensed attorneys in good standing elsewhere to be admitted in New Mexico if they meet certain criteria, including demonstrating their presence in the state due to their spouse's military service, and ensuring that bar application procedures are not overly burdensome and are handled promptly, with encouragement for mentorship programs to help them integrate into the legal community.