Category Archives: News

Investiture ceremony for Judge Julie Vargas to be held on February 17

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on February 16, 2017

The investiture ceremony for Judge Julie Vargas of the New Mexico Court of Appeals will be held tomorrow afternoon, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Bank of America Theater, located at 1701 4th Street SW in … Continue reading →

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Judge Linda Vanzi elected as Chief Judge of the New Mexico Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on February 1, 2017

Today’s Bar Bulletin announces (at p. 9) that Linda Vanzi has been unanimously elected as Chief Judge of the New Mexico Court of Appeals. She replaces Judge Michael Vigil, who swore her into office on January 17. Chief Judge Vanzi … Continue reading →

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Roundup of links discussing the Gorsuch nomination

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on February 1, 2017

As you have doubtless heard by now, President Trump has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch, of our very own Tenth Circuit, to fill the Supreme Court seat held by Justice Antonin Scalia until his death last February. About five years ago … Continue reading →

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Gov. Martinez appoints Henry “Hank” Bohnhoff to the NM Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on January 13, 2017

This afternoon Governor Martinez announced the appointment of Henry “Hank” Bohnhoff to fill the seat on the New Mexico Court of Appeals vacated by Judge Roderick Kennedy. Mr. Bohnhoff is a highly-regarded lawyer and has enjoyed a distinguished career for … Continue reading →

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Gov. Martinez reappoints Stephen French to the NM Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on January 13, 2017

I’m a little late to the party on this, as I haven’t been blogging for a while, but on December 22, Governor Martinez reappointed Judge Stephen French to the Court of Appeals to fill the seat vacated by Judge Michael … Continue reading →

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Nakamura, Vargas prevail in New Mexico’s appellate judicial races

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on November 9, 2016

According to the Secretary of State’s website, Republican Justice Judith Nakamura has prevailed over Chief Judge Michael Vigil, the Democratic candidate, in the race for the New Mexico Supreme Court, by a vote of 391,841 to 361,553. And in the … Continue reading →

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Santa Fe New Mexican endorses Vigil, French for NM appellate courts

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 24, 2016

The Santa Fe New Mexican has endorsed Chief Judge Michael Vigil, the Democratic candidate for the New Mexico Supreme Court, and Judge Stephen French, the Republican candidate for the New Mexico Court of Appeals. The editorial, however, also has very nice things … Continue reading →

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Register for the NM Appellate Bench & Bar Conference on October 28

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 11, 2016

On Friday, October 28, the New Mexico Bench and Bar Conference will take place at the Supreme Court in Santa Fe. If you want to learn more about appellate practice in New Mexico, or ask questions of our appellate judges, … Continue reading →

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Links to U.S. Supreme Court previews for OT 2016

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 6, 2016

As an appellate lawyer, this is my favorite week of the year, since it marks the beginning of the new term for the Supreme Court of the United States. Christmas in October is here! To help you get in the … Continue reading →

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Judges Bustamante & Kennedy to retire from NM Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 2, 2016

According to the Judicial Nominating Commission, Judge Michael Bustamante will retire from the New Mexico Court of Appeals on October 31, 2016, and Judge Roderick Kennedy will retire from the Court on November 30, 2016. Andrew Oxford has this comprehensive … Continue reading →

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