Close Encounters in New Mexico: An Expose of the Systematic Political and Social Control of Judges and the Law

The Richardson era in New Mexico with its “Pay to play” scenarios has exacted its toll on the judicial system in the state. Being a Republican Candidate for District Court Judge for the Third Judicial District, on the ballot during the same time frame that Democratic Candidates have been alleged to have bought their positions on the Third Judicial District, gives me a unique position to comment on this alleged “Pay to play” judicial scheme. I have detailed the events that surrounded several elections including the elections during the Richardson era and how they had a direct impact on me.