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Quay County Magistrate Judge

Quay County, New Mexico
My vote power: High

What does this office do?

  • Deciding trials in the county
  • Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
  • Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes

Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,

Candidates:

Democratic

Amanda L. Hammer is the court executive officer for the 10th Judicial District courts in Tucumcari. Before joining the courts, she worked in administration at a community college.

Republican · Incumbent

Noreen L. Hendrickson has been a Quay County magistrate judge since 2021 and ran DWI prevention programs in the county for 14 years. She wants fair, respectful treatment in court and new mental health and addiction services to keep people from reoffending.

Source: candidateportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us