MANDATE ISSUED. (orders list)

Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Cunningham v. California, 549 U. S. ___ (2007). (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 16, 2007.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 1, 2006.

Brief of respondent New Mexico in opposition filed.

Response Requested . (Due May 5, 2006)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 14, 2006.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 9, 2006)

Marcelino A. Sandoval, Jr., Petitioner, represented by Sheila Lewis

New Mexico, Respondent, represented by Margaret McClean