Johnny Valdez

Magistrate Judge — Division II

Judicial assignments

New Mexico Magistrate Court, Cibola County - IIMagistrate Judge — Division IISource checked October 15, 2026. Roster source

These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.

Biography

Professional career

Education

Additional information

Valdez previously served two terms as the Cibola County sheriff, followed by 11 years as a magistrate judge before retiring in March 2026 to focus on his campaign

Courtroom Rules

Published courtroom rules

Shared court rules

New Mexico Rule 23-107 — media coverage

New Mexico Magistrate Court, Cibola County - II

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 2026-10-27