New Mexico governor appoints 2 new district court judges

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed two new district court judges for the 2nd and 13th judicial districts

By: Source NM Staff

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 258

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced her appointments of two new district court judges: Maria Montoya Chavez as a judge on the Second Judicial District Court and Kirsten Louise Dick for the Thirteenth Judicial District Court.

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Montoya Chavez, whose appointment starts Sept. 28, has practiced law in the state for more than 25 years, and fills a new judgeship the state Legislature created, …

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