Supreme Court asked to suspend Murphy
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UPDATED: The N.M. Supreme Court has been asked to immediately and temporarily suspend Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, who is facing possible indictment on bribery charges. Continue Reading
Murphy has ‘committed no crime,’ lawyer says
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The attorney representing Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy says any suggestion that the judge committed a crime is “absurd.” Continue Reading
Grand jury delayed in Murphy case
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A grand jury that was scheduled to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on Tuesday on charges including bribery has been delayed. Continue Reading
Murphy won’t hear criminal cases for now
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Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy won’t hear any criminal cases until an investigation into bribery allegations is resolved, the court’s chief judge said today. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County judicial scandal again in the spotlight
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The pending investigation into allegations of bribery against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy is the latest scandal involving a judge in Doña Ana County, which has been plagued by judicial scandal for years. Continue Reading
Judge may be indicted on bribery charges
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Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy has been notified that a grand jury meeting next week may charge him with paying a bribe in exchange for then-Gov. Bill Richardson appointing him to the bench in 2006. Continue Reading
Judge Robles pleads guilty to DWI
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N.M. Court of Appeals Judge Robert E. Robles pleaded guilty today to drunken driving, and it’s now up to the Supreme Court to decide whether he gets to keep his job. Continue Reading
Take a survey on how to improve NM’s court system
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The N.M. Supreme Court has appointed a commission to examine how the courts might better serve New Mexico. You can help by taking an online survey. Continue Reading
Robles apologizes for ‘egregious error’
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Following his Wednesday drunken driving arrest, N.M. Court of Appeals Judge Robert E. Robles is apologizing for “an egregious error in judgment” and says he hopes his apology is “the first indication of my profound remorse” and “complete acceptance of my actions.” Continue Reading
Appellate judge arrested for aggravated DWI
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UPDATED: N.M. Court of Appeals Judge Robert E. Robles was arrested early Wednesday in Albuquerque on a charge of aggravated drunken driving, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
Martinez fills judicial vacancies with prosecutors
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UPDATED: Gov. Susana Martinez has named two prosecutors who used to work for her to fill vacancies on the Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces. Continue Reading
Martinez election, judicial retirements lead to lawyer shuffle
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The election of new Gov. Susana Martinez and the retirements of two district judges are leading to a shuffle among lawyers in Doña Ana County. Continue Reading
Another Las Cruces district judge retires
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District Judge Stephen Bridgforth became today the second judge in the Third Judicial District Court to announce that he’s retiring effective January 1. Continue Reading
Chief district judge in Las Cruces retires
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District Judge Jerald A. Valentine is retiring on Jan. 1, and Gov.-elect Susana Martinez will get to appoint his replacement. Continue Reading
Caseloads and judicial election
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In a recent letter to a local paper, my opponent attempted to “clarify why the current caseload undermines public safety and effectiveness of our judicial system.” With all due respect, neither the facts nor the numbers support the claims of my opponent. Continue Reading