Armijo, M. Christina Born 1951 in Las Vegas, NM Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a new seat authorized by 114 Stat. 2762. Confirmed by the Senate on November 6, 2001, and received commission on November 12, 2001. Served as chief judge, 2012-present. Education: University of New Mexico, B.A., 1972 University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Staff attorney, Sandoval County Legal Services, New Mexico, 1976-1978 Private practice, New Mexico, 1978-1996 Judge, New Mexico Court of Appeals, 1996-2001