Martinez makes court of appeals appointment

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has appointed Emil John Kiehne to the New Mexico Court of Appeals.

Martinez announced the appointment Friday.

Kiehne is from Los Lunas and is replacing Judge James Wechsler, who retired.

Kiehne is on the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government board and until now has been a partner at a private firm.