2025 Oath of Office Ceremony

On Jan. 1, 2025, Bernalillo County celebrated the swearing-in of newly elected officials during a special “Oath of Office” ceremony at its headquarters in Alvarado Square.

The event marked the beginning of new terms for five county officials, as well as the swearing-in of judges from both the Second Judicial District Court and Metropolitan Court.

The officials sworn in included District 4 Commissioner Walt Benson, District 2 Commissioner Frank Baca, District 3 Commissioner Adriann Barboa, County Clerk Michelle Kavanaugh, and county Treasurer Tim Eichenberg.

Each official took their oath of office, reaffirming their commitment to serving the people of Bernalillo County with dedication and integrity.

In addition to the county officials, newly elected judges from the District and Metropolitan courts were sworn in during the ceremony.

Judge Cindy Leos and Judge David A. Murphy were sworn in to their roles as district court judges. Judge Asra I. Elliott, Judge Renee Torres, Judge Rosemary Cosgrove-Aguilar, Judge Yvette K. Gonzales, Judge Shonetta R. Estrada, and Judge Michelle Castillo Dowler also took their oaths and will begin their terms in the Metropolitan Court.

The ceremony was attended by family members, friends, and supporters of the elected officials, along with members of the community.