Conway, John Edwards Born 1934 in Joplin, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 14, 1986, to a seat vacated by Bobby Ray Baldock. Confirmed by the Senate on June 13, 1986, and received commission on June 16, 1986. Served as chief judge, 1994-2000. Assumed senior status on September 1, 2000. Education: U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1956 Washburn University School of Law, LL.B., 1963 Professional Career: U.S. Air Force lieutenant, 1956-1960 U.S. Air Force Reserve, 1960-1970 Private practice, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1963-1964 Private practice, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 1964-1980 City attorney, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 1966-1972 State senator, New Mexico, 1970-1980; minority leader, 1972-1980 Private practice, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1980-1986