Hansen, Curtis LeRoy Born 1933 in Audubon County, IA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 20, 1992, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1992, and received commission on October 2, 1992. Assumed senior status on April 18, 2003. Education: University of Iowa, B.S., 1956 University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 1961 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Irwin S. Moise, New Mexico Supreme Court, 1961-1962 Private practice, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1962-1992