Judge Douglas R. Driggers: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

3rd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department Division VII - Courtroom 6

Appointed By: Gov. William B. Richardson, III

Biography

The Hon. Douglas R. Driggers is a judge for the 3rd Judicial District Court of New Mexico. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Bill Richardson on August 13, 2003.

The 3rd Judicial District encompasses Doña Ana County. Over the course of his judicial career, he has held assignments as the Chief Judge of the 3rd Judicial District Court.

Prior to his appointment, Driggers worked for the Doña Ana County District Attorney’s Office. He started as an assistant district attorney, rising through the ranks to become its District Attorney. Before that, he spent seven years as an attorney in private practice.

Driggers earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico in 1969. He also completed a J.D. at the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1974.

His memberships have included the Doña Ana Crime Stoppers.

Recent Cases by Hon. Douglas R. Driggers

Rankin, Russell v. LAZRIN, CARLOS

On July 10, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Dona Ana County, NM

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Jul 17, 2026

Blanca Alison Estrada Bencomo v. Conrad Perea

On July 10, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Jul 11, 2026

Fields, Osie v. State of New Mexico, et. al.

On May 26, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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May 26, 2026

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Jun 13, 2026

WIGGINS, MATTHEW LOUIS v. Lucero, Alisha Tafoya

On August 11, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Aug 11, 2025

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Aug 15, 2025

BENAVIDEZ, ERNESTO v. State of New Mexico, et. al.

On July 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Jul 25, 2025

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Jul 26, 2025

Ramirez, Alberto Jose v. Deputy Warden Whitefield, et. al.

On April 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Apr 22, 2025

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Apr 23, 2025

Romero, Joseph M v. NEW MEXICO CORRECTION DEPARTMENT, et. al.

On February 7, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Feb 07, 2025

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Feb 08, 2025

Ramirez, Alberto Jose v. NMCD Secretary of Corrections, et. al.

On January 13, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Jan 13, 2025

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Jan 14, 2025

Sandoval, Oscar Rene v. Yes Care, et. al.

On December 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Dec 10, 2024

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Dec 11, 2024

Mix, Johnny v. NEW MEXICO CORRECTION DEPARTMENT, et. al.

On November 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Nov 20, 2024

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Nov 21, 2024

Blanco, Mario Daniel v. Lazarin, Carlos

On September 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Sep 26, 2024

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Sep 27, 2024

Holguin, Pedro "Sonya" v. SNMCF Warden Martinez

On September 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Sep 04, 2024

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Sep 05, 2024

HARRIS, MILES v. Warden Martinez

On July 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Jul 15, 2024

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Jul 16, 2024

Avila, Lorenzo v. Martinez, Ronald

On June 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 12, 2024

Rieck, Dean M v. Adams, Caitlin

On April 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Apr 10, 2024

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Labor and Employment

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Wage and Hour

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Apr 11, 2024

Rieck, Dean M v. Vincenti, Stephanie

On January 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Jan 22, 2024

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Jan 27, 2024

Paiz, Raymond T v. Martinez, Raymond

On August 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Aug 24, 2023

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Jan 24, 2024

LaCasse, Reyes Napaleon v. Warden Stevens

On May 12, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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May 12, 2023

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Dismissal

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Aug 08, 2023

Citibank, N.A., v. Andrew Wolf

On March 8, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Mar 08, 2023

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Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

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Dona Ana County, NM

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Judgment Enforcement

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Jan 24, 2024

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v. Rigoberro Velasco

On February 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Feb 28, 2023

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Dismissal

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Aug 09, 2023

LVNV FUNDING, LLC v. HEATHER KELLY

On February 1, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Feb 01, 2023

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Default Judgment

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Jan 24, 2024

Cvi Sgp Acquisition Trust v. CHRISTIAN ARAGON

On January 31, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Jan 31, 2023

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Jan 24, 2024

Clement, James v. Baker, Bryan W, Ofc

On January 27, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Jan 27, 2023

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Dismissal

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Aug 09, 2023

Discover Bank v. Oscar J Munoz

On January 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dona Ana County. Judge Douglas R. Driggers presiding.

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Jan 05, 2023

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Default Judgment

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About

Douglas R. Driggers
Current Appointment 3rd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department Division VII - Courtroom 6	3rd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department Division VII - Courtroom 6
Election/Appointment 2004 - Re-election 2008 - Re-election 2014 - Re-election 2020 - Re-election	2004 - Re-election 2008 - Re-election 2014 - Re-election 2020 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, University of New Mexico - 1969 J.D., University of New Mexico School of Law - 1974	Bachelor's degree, University of New Mexico - 1969 J.D., University of New Mexico School of Law - 1974

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NM - 3rd Judicial District Court of New Mexico
Clerk phone:	+1 (575) 523-8261

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	3rd Judicial District Court of New Mexico	Doña Ana County, New Mexico
District Attorney	Office of the Doña Ana County District Attorney	Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the Doña Ana County District Attorney	Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Attorney	Private Practice	None