Announcement of Vacancy

A vacancy on the Sixth Judicial District Court will exist following the retirement of the Honorable Judge Jim Foy, effective December 1, 2026. The position will be based in Silver City, New Mexico. Inquiries regarding the details or assignment of this judicial vacancy should be directed to the Administrator of the Court.

Applicants seeking information regarding election or retention if appointed should contact the Bureau of Elections in the Office of the Secretary of State.

Steven K. Homer, Chair of the Sixth Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission, invites applications for this position from lawyers who meet the qualifications outlined in Article VI, Section 35 of the New Mexico Constitution. Applications can be obtained from the Judicial Selection website: https://lawschool.unm.edu/judsel/application.html,  or you can request them by contacting the Judicial Selection Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

The Sixth Judicial District Court Judicial Nominating Commission will convene on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at a time to be determined, to interview applicants for the position at the Grant County District Court located at 201 N. Cooper St., Silver City, New Mexico.

The Committee meeting is open to the public, and members of the public who wish to be heard regarding any of the candidates will have the opportunity to do so.