Former judge to run for District 6 city council seat

Former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Curran will run for the open District 6 seat on the Las Cruces City Council, the Las Cruces Bulletin reported today.

“As Las Cruces enters its second century, I see a bright future for the city I have called home since 1989,” Curran said in his announcement.

He joins Lawrence Joy, the owner of a direct mail advertising firm and the voice of NMSU’s marching band, in the race. Several others have said they’re considering running. The special election is being held Jan. 15 to replace Ken Miyagishima, who was elected mayor earlier this month.

Curran was elected judge in 1994 and served until his retirement in 2003, and he has presided over 1,372 weddings.

He has been married to Eileen for 47 years. They have four children and 22 grandchildren.