David A. Segura
AGE: 59
EDUCATION: Attended New Mexico State University, Criminal Justice (1976-1977); attended Santa Fe Community College, Education; Santa Fe High School, 1976 graduate.
Course work through the National Judicial College and other nationally recognized judicial training institutions or programs on numerous subjects related to the law and the judiciary; University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management, Human Resource Management Certificate Program; Northwestern University, School of Police Staff and Command, completed June 1993; New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, graduated March 1981.
OCCUPATION: Presiding judge, Santa Fe Magistrate Court, Division 1
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: More than 20-year law enforcement career. I was promoted through a competitive process to the ranks of detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain. I served as public information officer from 1987 to 1999. I served on and commanded the Special Weapons and Tactics team from 1984 to 1999.
First elected magistrate judge in 2006 and have served three consecutive terms as Magistrate Judge for a total of 12 years. Presiding (managing) judge of the Santa Fe Magistrate Court for nine years. In 2008, implemented and presided over the first DWI Drug Court in the First Judicial District.
WHY I’M RUNNING: I am running for re-election to the Magistrate Court Bench to continue my commitment to service for the citizens of Santa Fe County. As a Police Officer and Commander for the Santa Fe Police Department for 20 years, I was called upon to exercise judgment in situations that were as simple as traffic offenses or as dangerous as barricaded subjects and crisis negotiations. These situations required competence, patience, experience and skill to be resolved in the best interests of the community.
Upon taking the Bench for the first time in 2006, I recognized a series of policy and procedural shortcomings in our court processes that were in need of revision. I worked diligently with the Administrative Office of the Courts and the New Mexico Supreme Court to resolve these issues and improve the Santa Fe Magistrate Court, resulting in improved efficiency and outcomes for the court and those that we serve.
I have worked in the area of addiction by implementing the first DWI Drug Court in the 1st Judicial District and continue to work closely with the 1st Judicial District Attorney as we develop a means to address the opioid crisis in our community.
During a public service career of over 32 years, I have continued to pursue training and educational opportunities to ensure that I am fully prepared to take on the challenges presented in my court every day. I believe that I have the experience, qualifications and demonstrated commitment to continue my service to our community.
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
1. Have you or your business — if you are a business owner — ever been the subject of any state or federal tax liens? No
2. Have you ever been involved in a personal or business bankruptcy proceeding? No
3. Have you ever been arrested for, charged with or convicted of drunken driving, any misdemeanor or any felony? No