Controversial Selection: Jessica Suggs Appointed Otero County Probate Judge Amid Public Scrutiny and Split Vote

In a decision that has reignited debate across Otero County, the Otero County Commission voted 2 to 1 this week to appoint Jessica Suggs as the new probate judge, marking her return to public office after a turbulent resignation from the magistrate court in 2023. The vote, held during a special meeting this month saw