Vazquez, Martha Alicia Born 1953 in Santa Barbara, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 6, 1993, to a seat vacated by Santiago E. Campos. Confirmed by the Senate on September 30, 1993, and received commission on October 1, 1993. Served as chief judge, 2003-2010. Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1975 Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Clerk, Michigan Migrant Legal Services, 1979 Assistant public defender, State of New Mexico, 1979-1981 Private practice, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1981-1993