Category Archives: News

“Martinez appoints Hanisee to Court of Appeals”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on December 26, 2012

According to this story in the Las Cruces Sun-News, Governor Susana Martinez has appointed Judge J. Miles Hanisee to the Court of Appeals seat being vacated by Chief Judge Celia Foy Castillo. Governor Martinez appointed Judge Hanisee to the Court … Continue reading →

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Investiture of Judge Barbara Vigil on the NM Supreme Court

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on December 5, 2012

The Supreme Court has announced that the investiture of District Court Chief Judge Barbara Vigil as a new justice on the New Mexico Supreme Court is scheduled for this Friday, December 4, at 4:00 p.m. at the Supreme Court Building … Continue reading →

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“Katie’s Law: NM Governor Susana Martinez to file arguments in Maryland court test”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on November 20, 2012

Milan Simonich has this report in the Carlsbad Current-Argus, stating that Governor Susana Martinez plans to file an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in Maryland v. King.  The question the justices face is whether the … Continue reading →

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Chief Judge Castillo to retire from NM Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on November 8, 2012

Yesterday, Chief Judge Celia Foy Castillo announced her retirement from the New Mexico Court of Appeals, according to this report. Chief Judge Castillo, who hails from Silver City, was elected to the Court in November 2000, and since then has … Continue reading →

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Democratic candidates win seats on New Mexico’s appellate courts

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on November 7, 2012

According to the New Mexico Secretary of State’s unofficial election results (as of 2:01 a.m. this morning), Chief Judge Barbara Vigil of the First Judicial District Court has been elected to the New Mexico Supreme Court, defeating current Justice Paul Kennedy with … Continue reading →

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Santa Fe Reporter endorses Justice Kennedy and Judge Hanisee

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on November 1, 2012

The Santa Fe Reporter, a weekly alternative newspaper in the City Different, has endorsed Justice Paul Kennedy for the New Mexico Supreme Court, and Judge J. Miles Hanisee for the New Mexico Court of Appeals.

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Taos News endorses Judge Hanisee for NM Court of Appeals; recommends retention of other appellate judges

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 27, 2012

The Taos News has released its political endorsements for 2012, and has endorsed the Judge Miles Hanisee, the Republican nominee for the New Mexico Court of Appeals, whose family moved to Taos when he was a teenager.  The paper has … Continue reading →

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“Voters to decide top N.M. appellate court races”; plus Justice Kennedy’s campaign website

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 27, 2012

Barry Massey of the Associated Press had this story in the Santa Fe New Mexican about all four candidates for the New Mexico appellate court seats that are up for election. I have previously linked to the campaign websites for … Continue reading →

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“Constitutional amendments focus on PRC, courts”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 19, 2012

As election day approaches, it’s good to remember that in addition to candidates for various offices, several amendments to the New Mexico Constitution will be on the ballot.  The editors of the Santa Fe New Mexican have issued these helpful recommendations … Continue reading →

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“Editorial: Selections for Supreme And Appeals Courts”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 19, 2012

Earlier this week, the editors at the Albuquerque Journal issued their endorsements for the contested races in the New Mexico Supreme Court and New Mexico Court of Appeals, endorsing present Justice Paul Kennedy and present Judge J. Miles Hanisee, both … Continue reading →

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