New Mexico Court of Appeals
Santa Fe · An intermediate appellate court in New Mexico.
The New Mexico Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court in New Mexico, the tier between the state's trial courts and the New Mexico Supreme Court. Its judges are chosen by partisan election, the same method New Mexico uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
Roster as of the CourtListener bulk-data snapshot (2026-03-31): recent departures and appointments may not be reflected, so it is shown as “on record,” not “currently serving.”
Judges on record
Former judges
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| William Hendley | 1968–1986 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the New Mexico Court of Appeals are chosen in partisan elections to 8-year terms and then face yes-or-no retention elections. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data as of 2026-03-31 (CourtListener bulk snapshot). Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).