Retirements refer to the process or event in which an individual stops working, typically due to reaching a certain age or after a period of service in their career. This transition can involve the cessation of regular employment and the beginning of a phase where the individual may receive pension benefits or social security payments. Retirements can be voluntary, where an employee chooses to leave the workforce, or involuntary, based on health issues, company policies, or economic conditions. This stage of life often emphasizes rest, leisure, and personal pursuits after years of professional obligations. It can also involve adjustments to financial planning, healthcare, and lifestyle as individuals plan for their needs and activities during this period.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer is retiring after 15 years of service in New Mexico's First Judicial District Court, covering Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Rio Arriba counties. Judge Sommer is…