New Mexico has new state Supreme Court chief justice
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – David K. Thomson is New Mexico’s 43rd chief justice since statehood. Justice Thomson was sworn in on Wednesday, April 17.
Thomson was chosen by his colleagues and will serve a two-year term, according to the Administrative Office of the Courts. As chief justice, he will act as the administrative head of budgetary and operational matters of all state courts.
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“I am honored and privileged to assume the leadership of the state’s judicial branch of government,” Chief Justice Thomson said in a press release. “I am grateful to work with all of our committed judges, court staff, and judicial partners to ensure we stand up to our obligations to provide fair and impartial justice and to protect the rights and liberties of the people of New Mexico. My priority will be to utilize the resources our governor and legislature have provided us to improve the quality of our state judicial system through an emphasis on transparency, professionalism, education and best practices.”
Thomson first served on the New Mexico Supreme Court in 2019. He also has experience as a solo practitioner and as legal staff within state government. He replaces former Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon.
