Robles appears poised to join state appellate court

He was passed up for a spot on the New Mexico Supreme Court a year ago, but it appears that Robert E. Robles, chief judge of the Third Judicial District Court in Doña Ana County, is set to become a member of the state Court of Appeals.

Gov. Bill Richardson is scheduled to announce the appointment of a new judge to the appellate court on Friday in Las Cruces. He’ll do so at 4:15 p.m. in Courtroom 1 at the Third Judicial District Court, 201 West Picacho Ave.

Last week, a judicial nominating commission sent Richardson the names of 10 applicants to fill the three vacancies on the court. Robles is the only candidate from Las Cruces on the list sent to the governor, so you can do the math about Friday’s announcement in Las Cruces.

I’ve already shared my high opinion of the job Robles has done as a district court judge. Click here to read it.

Assuming Robles is actually appointed tomorrow: Congratulations, judge. Doña Ana County will miss you.