Wakeland v. New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions

OPINION

VANZI, Judge.

{1} Robin Wakeland’s uncertainty about the proper procedure for seeking appellate review in this case caused her to file a notice of appeal and a docketing statement rather than a petition for writ of certiorari. Because Wakeland’s docketing statement provides information sufficient to evaluate it as a petition for writ of certiorari, we will accept it as a non-conforming petition; however, the petition was untimely, and the fact that it was untimely is a procedural defect that will only be excused in unusual circumstances. Wakeland’s uncertainty about the proper procedure…