Court officials in Taos closed all courthouses on Wednesday (Jan. 6) as violence erupted at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. during the…
What makes for a good district judge and how should one be selected? Questions posed by Taos Democratic Party Chairman Darien Fernandez at a Zoom forum held Thursday night (May 14) for the four …
The Taos County Democratic Party will host a forum via Zoom Thursday evening (May 14) for the four candidates running for Division II 8th Judicial District Judge. Incumbent Melissa Kennelly will …
Elections in the time of coronavirus pose a dilemma for us all. How can we safely participate? How can we get to know candidates at a time when social mixing is potentially dangerous? And, what has priority at this moment in time? We will get through this period of chaos and uncertainty, but we don't know exactly what lies at the other side. What we do know is that we will need strong public officials and leaders who will have the best interest of the people in mind and act accordingly. Elections are important and have consequences.
Betsy Musselman has served the people of Northern New Mexico as a lawyer and Officer of the Court since the early ’80s. Musselman now wants to use her extensive knowledge of the law to serve our community as the District Judge for Division 2 in the 8th Judicial District - Taos, Colfax and Union Counties. Musselman knows how important having a lifetime of legal experience is to making sure people are treated fairly and according to the law.
Last April, I was appointed Division 2 District judge by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham after being recommended by a bipartisan judicial nominating commission. I am running in the 2020 election to keep my seat. For those who do not know me, I would like to introduce myself.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Musselman has announced her intention to seek the Democratic nomination for district judge, Division 2 in the 8th Judicial District in Colfax and Union counties, according to a statement.
A state district judge has ruled that out-of-state residents will be able to participate in New Mexico's Medical Cannabis Program, which will impact the supply and demand.Santa Fe District Court …
A state district judge stunned onlookers Friday by granting a new trial for a young man who had been facing life in prison after being convicted of slaughtering three members of an El Rancho family with a pickax.
