New Third District Court Judge appointed

The Third District Court will have a new judge when Judge Nena James retires in October.

According to a press release, Governor Mark Gordon appointed Suzannah Robinson to be the District Court Judge for the Third Judicial District serving Sweetwater County. Even though James' retirement is effective Oct. 18, Robinson isn't sure if she'll start then. Robinson was one of three finalists, including Sweetwater County Attorney Daniel Erramouspe and Green River Municipal Court Judge Jason Petri.

"This was a difficult choice as all three candidates were talented individuals with the experience and...