New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed an Otero County attorney to an open judge seat in the 12th Judicial District Division III in Carrizozo.
The Alamogordo Daily News reports that Daniel Bryant was appointed last week and will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Chief Judge Karen Parsons.
The 12th Judicial District Division III in Carrizozo covers Lincoln County but is part of the 12th Judicial District Court which encompasses both Lincoln and Otero counties.
Bryant has practiced law since 1978, originally serving as the assistant district attorney for the 12th Judicial District.
He has been a member of the New Mexico Association of Counties Attorney's Affiliate for 25 years.
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Information from: Alamogordo Daily News.
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