Above, Sarah Gallegos takes the oath of office as Artesia Municipal Court judge as husband Chris Gallegos holds a family Bible during a swearing-in ceremony April 1 at Artesia Municipal Court. City Clerk/Treasurer Summer Valverde administered the oath. Hon. Judge Gallegos was reelected March 5 in the Artesia Municipal Election and will continue to preside over the Artesia Municipal Court for another four-year term. Below, Valverde swears in reelected city councilors, from left, Ignacio “Nacho” Mariscal, District 1; Jarrod Moreau, District 2; and Jeff Youtsey, District 3, at City Hall. At bottom, new District 4 Councilor Michael Bunt is sworn in after being appointed by the council to fill the seat vacated by Sam Hagelstein. No candidates filed for election in that district.
(Photo Above Courtesy Jenna Gonzalez / Photos Below Courtesy Makayla Giovannini)
