Born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Rogers received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1930 and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1931.
He was a Captain in the United States Army during World War II, from 1942 to 1945.
[1] Rogers was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 3, 1954, to the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat.
He was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 13, 1954, and received his commission on May 15, 1954.
His service terminated on January 12, 1964, due to his death.