Valencia County Magistrate Judge - Division 3
Valencia County, New Mexico
My vote power: Above average
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:
Republican
Eric Montano is a retired U.S. Air Force member and retired law enforcement officer who owns a business and holds an MBA in law enforcement and corrections. His priorities are an efficient, consistent and accessible courtroom where every person is heard.
Democratic
Rorik S. Rivenburgh is a tour guide who retired from UPS after about 30 years and holds a bachelor of science degree. His priorities are fair treatment, faster case handling using modern technology, and clear guidance for people who come to court without a lawyer.
Sources: sos.nm.gov · co.valencia.nm.us