In a resignation letter addressed to 3rd Judicial District Chief Judge Conrad Perea, Judge Cano wrote, "Working with each of you has been a very rewarding experience for which I will remain eternally grateful," according to Fox News.
Court documents state that when he was living in El Paso, Ortega-Lopez met Judge Cano's wife, Nancy Cano, when he was doing a job installing a glass door for her.
The page also shows photos of what appears to be Judge Cano and Ortega-Lopez socializing, including Ortega-Lopez passing a long rifle to both Judge Cano and Nancy.