Vargas Takes Oath Of Office To New Mexico Supreme Court - 6:07 am
Justice Julie J. Vargas is sworn into office by Chief Justice Michael E. Vigil. Standing next to Justice Vargas is her mother, Elisa Vargas. Courtesy/Administrative Office of the Courts
NMSC News:
SANTA FE Supreme Court Justice Julie J. Vargas was sworn into office Monday.
Chief Justice Michael Vigil administered the oath of office to the justice during a ceremony in the Supreme Court courtroom. Family members of the justice were present.
Other Supreme Court justices, friends and judicial colleagues attended remotely through an audio-video connection.
The governor appointed Justice Vargas to a vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Judith Nakamura.