The New Mexico Judicial Nominating Commission has announced that July 23 is the deadline to apply for the seat on the New Mexico Supreme Court that will be open as of August 31 upon the retirement of Justice Patricio M. Serna. Click here for more information or to obtain an application.
The Commission will meet at the Supreme Court building in Santa Fe on August 7 to interview the applicants for the position. The Commission will then forward a list of applicants it deems qualified for the seat to Governor Martinez, who will have 30 days to appoint someone from that list.
