Former New Mexico Judge Joel Cano, Wife Released on Bond

The pair are accused of evidence tampering in a case involving a suspected Tren de Aragua gang member.
Former New Mexico Judge Joel Cano, Wife Released on Bond
Mugshot photos of Nancy Cano (L) and Joel Cano following their arrest on April 24, 2025. Dona Ana County Detention Center
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A former New Mexico county judge and his wife were released on $10,000 bonds on Tuesday after they were arrested in connection with federal charges of tampering with evidence in an immigration and gang-related case.

In a Tuesday hearing, Magistrate Judge Gregory Fouratt ordered the release of former Dona Ana County Magistrate Court Judge Joel Cano and his wife after they secured bonds of $10,000 each, according to local reporters who were in the courthouse.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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