WHO I AM-Part IV of IV
After graduating with honors from the University of Nebraska Law School in 1995, I moved to New Mexico, along with my husband and two...
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Barbara Romo
- Aug 19, 2020
- 3 min
WHO I AM: Part III
I started my active duty tour of duty in Kaiserslautern, Germany in February 1988. I was assigned to Delta Company, 11th Signal Battalion...
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Barbara Romo
- Aug 3, 2020
- 4 min
WHO I AM - Part II
When I was 11 years old, my mom married a man from Omaha, Nebraska and we moved there from Texas. I had a new step-dad as well as new...
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Barbara Romo
- Jul 30, 2020
- 3 min
RECIPE FOR DISASTER:When Mental Illness and the Judicial System Collide
The recent release of the would-be Cleveland High shooter sparked a wide range of emotions and reactions from the public, including...
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Barbara Romo
- Jul 24, 2020
- 4 min
WHO I AM - Part I
I feel it is important for you to know my background and life history and everything I have lived through that makes the person I am.
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Barbara Romo
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
PROTECTING THE MOST VULNERABLE: Fighting for Child Sexual Abuse Victims
Child sexual abuse is a widespread problem. Every 9 minutes, child protective services finds evidence for a claim of child abuse.
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Barbara Romo
- Jun 20, 2020
- 2 min
THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
A good leader sets the tone and culture of the entire office. A good leader keeps a challenge from becoming a crisis...
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Barbara Romo
- Jun 11, 2020
- 3 min
JUSTICE FOR ALL
Prosecutors have a great deal of discretion. The decisions we make can change a person’s life, sometimes for the better,sometimes for worse.
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Barbara Romo
- May 25, 2020
- 3 min
Remembering a Local Hero on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country.
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Barbara Romo
- May 15, 2020
- 2 min
HONORING THE FALLEN & PROTECTING THE CURRENT HEROES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
Today is National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and so I am dedicating this blog to all fallen officers everywhere. I had the honor and...
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Barbara Romo
- May 11, 2020
- 2 min
VETERANS COURT - Serving Those who Served Our Country
Specialty courts have become a popular and viable alternative to incarceration for many who find themselves involved in the criminal...
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Barbara Romo
- May 1, 2020
- 3 min
A TRAUMA VICTIM’S BEST FRIEND
Dogs have been loyal companions to humans for centuries. For many of us, our pets become members of our family. The criminal justice system
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Barbara Romo
- Apr 22, 2020
- 3 min
Victims' Rights in New Mexico
This is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and so I am devoting this edition of my blog to the subject of Victims’ Rights in New Mexico.
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Barbara Romo
- Apr 17, 2020
- 3 min
SURVIVING PROSECUTOR BURNOUT
Burnout is not unique to the prosecution profession or even to the legal profession, I do know that it sneaks up...
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Barbara Romo
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
TAKE CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
I want to emphasize that whoever you are and wherever you are, you are not alone! And you should not in any way feel that there is something
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Barbara Romo
- Mar 30, 2020
- 2 min
CLOSING THE REVOLVING DOOR AND KEEPING IT SHUT
I've committed my career to fighting for justice to keep our community safe.
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Barbara Romo
- Mar 5, 2020
- 1 min
VOTE! Sign up for your absentee ballot by May 28th at 5:00 PM.
Sign up for your absentee ballot before May 28th!
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