On Friday, March 27th., Carol Jean Vigil 61, The Nation's first Native American female judge passed to the Spirit World. She died at Tesuque Pueblo, N.M. No cause of death was given.
At her swearing in ceremony, She wore a black robe with beaded Pueblo Indian symbols of mountains, lightening, clouds and rain embroidered on the shoulders. She was also affiliated with Isleta Pueblo and a shining beacon, for all Native American women.
She received her bachelor's and law degrees from the University of New Mexico. After passing the bar------she was the first Pueblo Indian woman to be admitted and worked for Indian Pueblo Legal Services Inc.
She was elected to New Mexico's 1st. Judicial District in June 1998.
Sadly missed by friends, relatives, Tribal officials, and all Native Americans!
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