WCA Extends Deadline for Judicial Applications

The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration extended the deadline to apply for a soon-to-be vacant judicial seat until Aug. 5. The WCA in May announced that it would accept applications through July 15 for the vacancy that will be created when Judge Leonard Padilla retires Aug. 30. Padilla’s departure will create a vacancy the WCA will fill with an initial one-year appointment followed by possible reappointment for a five-year term. Applicants must be licensed in New Mexico and have five years of experience practicing law. Attorneys interested in applying for the vacanc...