Colorado Governor Jared Polis appointed Kathleen M. Tierney to the Arapahoe County Court in the 18th Judicial District. The appointment is effective February 16, 2026, and fills a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael J. Roche. 

Tierney is a Senior/Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney in the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, a position she has held since 2024. Her practice consists of criminal prosecution.

Since January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump has been working around the clock to put American Farmers First after inheriting one of the toughest farm economies our country has faced in decades. Here in Colorado, farmers and ranchers know the challenges firsthand – rising input costs, volatile markets, extreme weather, and years of policies that prioritize bureaucracy over producers.