New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon (center) speaks at a swearing-in ceremony for new attorneys Monday. The other justices are (from left to right): Justice Julie J. Vargas, Justice Michael E. Vigil, Justice David K. Thomson and Justice Briana H. Zamora. Photo courtesy of the Administrative Office of the Courts. SUPREME COURT NEWS…
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
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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.