Judge Kris Houghton - In The News
UNM Law School Graduate Appointed to Court
University of New Mexico School of Law Alumnus Kristopher Houghton Appointed to the New Mexico Court of Appeals (UNM School of Law News - August 22, 2025)
Governor Appoints Kris Houghton to Statewide Court
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Kristopher Nicolas Houghton to the New Mexico Court of Appeals, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Kristina Bogardus.
Former Judicial Attaché for the US Appointed to NM Court
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed an assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico and former judicial attache for the U.S. Department of Justice in Bogotá, Colombia to a vacant state Court of Appeals seat.
Governor Announces Appointment to NM Court of Appeals
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Kristopher Nicolas Houghton to the New Mexico Court of Appeals, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Kristina Bogardus.
Houghton Receives 2021 DOJ Award for Distinguished Service
Assistant United States Attorney Kristopher N. Houghton was selected as a recipient of a 2021 Criminal Division Assistant Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service. Houghton was selected for this award to recognize his superior performance through exceptional leadership over the Department of Justice’s extraditions and operations program in Colombia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since February of 2020, Houghton has been on special detail as Deputy Judicial Attaché and now Judicial Attaché for the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section of the Department of Justice.
Running Is A Passion of Houghton
The Air Force released selections for the 2018 All-Air Force cross-country team Jan. 22, and Capt. Kristopher Houghton, 377th Air Base Wing assistant staff judge advocate, made the team. In a short Q&A session, Houghton answers questions about making the team, training and his passion for running.
Judicial Partnership Strengthens Garfield’s Circle Keepers in Restorative Practices
Judicial Partnership Strengthens Garfield’s Circle Keepers in Restorative Practices
Judicial Partnership Strengthens Garfield’s Circle Keepers in Restorative Practices
Judge Kristopher Houghton proudly joined Garfield STEM Magnet School students in celebrating the Circle Keepers program, recognizing their leadership in building a stronger, more connected community. His support highlights the importance of restorative practices that empower young people to resolve conflicts with empathy and accountability.