Barbara RomoSep 8, 20204 minWHO I AM-Part IV of IVAfter graduating with honors from the University of Nebraska Law School in 1995, I moved to New Mexico, along with my husband and two...
Barbara RomoAug 19, 20203 minWHO I AM: Part IIII started my active duty tour of duty in Kaiserslautern, Germany in February 1988. I was assigned to Delta Company, 11th Signal Battalion...
Barbara RomoAug 4, 20204 minWHO I AM - Part IIWhen 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...
Barbara RomoJul 30, 20203 minRECIPE FOR DISASTER:When Mental Illness and the Judicial System CollideThe recent release of the would-be Cleveland High shooter sparked a wide range of emotions and reactions from the public, including...
Barbara RomoJul 24, 20204 minWHO I AM - Part II 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.
Barbara RomoJul 2, 20203 minPROTECTING THE MOST VULNERABLE: Fighting for Child Sexual Abuse VictimsChild sexual abuse is a widespread problem. Every 9 minutes, child protective services finds evidence for a claim of child abuse.
Barbara RomoJun 20, 20202 minTHE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICEA good leader sets the tone and culture of the entire office. A good leader keeps a challenge from becoming a crisis...
Barbara RomoJun 12, 20203 minJUSTICE FOR ALLProsecutors have a great deal of discretion. The decisions we make can change a person’s life, sometimes for the better,sometimes for worse.
Barbara RomoMay 25, 20203 minRemembering a Local Hero on Memorial DayMemorial Day is a day set aside to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country.
Barbara RomoMay 15, 20202 minHONORING THE FALLEN & PROTECTING THE CURRENT HEROES IN LAW ENFORCEMENTToday is National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and so I am dedicating this blog to all fallen officers everywhere. I had the honor and...
Barbara RomoMay 12, 20202 minVETERANS COURT - Serving Those who Served Our CountrySpecialty courts have become a popular and viable alternative to incarceration for many who find themselves involved in the criminal...
Barbara RomoMay 2, 20203 minA TRAUMA VICTIM’S BEST FRIENDDogs have been loyal companions to humans for centuries. For many of us, our pets become members of our family. The criminal justice system
Barbara RomoApr 23, 20203 minVictims' Rights in New MexicoThis 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.
Barbara RomoApr 17, 20203 minSURVIVING PROSECUTOR BURNOUTBurnout is not unique to the prosecution profession or even to the legal profession, I do know that it sneaks up...
Barbara RomoApr 7, 20202 minTAKE CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTHI 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
Barbara RomoMar 31, 20202 minCLOSING THE REVOLVING DOOR AND KEEPING IT SHUT I've committed my career to fighting for justice to keep our community safe.
Barbara RomoMar 5, 20201 minVOTE! Sign up for your absentee ballot by May 28th at 5:00 PM.Sign up for your absentee ballot before May 28th!