Applications are being sought for the judicial vacancy resulting from the Monday death of District Judge Silvia Cano-Garcia.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 19. To download a form, click here. To learn more about the nominating process, click here. You can also obtain an application by calling (505) 277-4700.
The judicial nominating commission meets at 9 a.m. on Oct. 2 to interview applicants at the Third Judicial District Courthouse,
Though this process has begun, the governor’s office has not said whether he will appoint one of the applicants to the judgeship or allow it to remain vacant until the candidate elected in November takes office in January.