James B. Foy at a glance
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- District Court Judge
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- New Mexico · State
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James B. Foy
District Court Judge · Sixth Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge in the district (2003–2004)
- Private practice as associate and later partner at Foy, Foy & Castillo, and earlier at Foy, Foy & Jollensten
- Judge of the 6th Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department Division III, covering Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo counties
Education
- University of New Mexico — J.D. (1986)
- Business — Creighton University — B.S. (1983)
Additional information
- Appointed March 2019; elected November 2020.
- Private attorney before judicial service.
- representing clients in state and federal courts
- Youngest son of Thomas P. Foy (former NM State Representative) and Joan C. Foy (former Grant County Democratic Chair)
- Foy has emphasized his experience on both sides of legal disputes, which he believes qualifies him to act fairly and impartially.
- His appointment was one of two recommended by the Judicial Nominating Commission; he was chosen over another nominee by the governor
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Electronic Device Coverage
Statewide
New Mexico Rule 23-107 authorizes broadcasting, televising, photographing, and recording in state court proceedings subject to the rule's guidelines and judicial control.
The broadcasting, televising, photographing, and recording of court proceedings in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, magistrate courts, and metropolitan courts of the State of New Mexico are hereby authorized in accordance with the guidelines promulgated herewith.Rule 23-107. Broadcasting, televising, photographing and recording of court proceedings ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
New Mexico Judiciary remote-proceedings standards treat virtual courtrooms as formal courtroom settings and impose conduct expectations for remote participants.
The courtroom, whether a physical in-person courtroom, or a virtual courtroom, remains a formal and serious setting where judges hear matters involving real people that affect real lives.New Mexico Judiciary Remote Proceedings and Meeting Standards ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
New Mexico Rule 23-107 — media coverage
Sixth Judicial District Court
2018 dated rule; not extended to Municipal Courts. Media coverage exceptions and judicial control apply. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Sources
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
New Mexico Courts official judicial roster
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View Rule 23-107. Broadcasting, televising, photographing and recording of court proceedings ↗New Mexico Judiciary Remote Proceedings and Meeting Standards
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View New Mexico Judiciary Remote Proceedings and Meeting Standards ↗