WASHINGTON — On Nov. 30, 2017, the Honorable Robert C. Brack announced his intention to assume senior status after 15 years of distinguished service on the federal bench. Judge Brack’s announcement, effective July 25, 2018, will create a vacancy in Las Cruces, N.M., for a U.S. District Judge for the District of New Mexico.

On December 26, 2017, the Honorable Christina Armijo announced her intention to assume senior status after 16 years of distinguished service on the federal bench, including over 5 years as Chief Judge for the District. Judge Armijo’s announcement, effective February 7, 2018, created a vacancy in Albuquerque, N.M., on the U.S. District Court.

In accordance with their constitutional responsibility as senators to provide advice and consent with respect to federal appointments, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, with the assistance of U.S. Representative Steve Pearce, sent the president the following list of candidates for each of the positions.

Albuquerque:
Mr. Mark Baker
The Honorable Kea Riggs
The Honorable James Lawrence Sanchez
The Honorable Steven Yarbrough

Las Cruces:
The Honorable Kea Riggs
Mr. Steven Sosa
The Honorable Kevin Sweazea
The Honorable Gregory Wormuth

The candidates will now be considered by the White House to fill the District Court vacancies.