Governor names John Bernitz as new District Attorney for McKinley County

Governor names acting McKinley County district attorney to permanent job

The office has been in tumult since last year, with Attorney General Raúl Torrez seeking to remove the former district attorney.

Governor appoints new district attorney for McKinley County

MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday appointed John William Bernitz as the Eleventh Judicial District Attorney, filling the vacancy left by former DA Bernadine Martin who resigned following a months-long investigation by KRQE News 13 Investigative Reporter Ann Pierret. Bernitz's appointment to serve McKinley County is effective immediately and will last until the next general election, [...]

Governor names John Bernitz as new District Attorney for McKinley County

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed John William Bernitz as the new Eleventh Judicial District Attorney on Wednesday.

Governor Appoints John Bernitz As Eleventh Judicial District Attorney

John William Bernitz/Courtesy photoFROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today the appointment of John William Bernitz as the Eleventh Judicial District Attorney, Division II, serving McKinley County.   Bernitz’s appointment is effective immediately and will last until the next general election as provided by law.  Bernitz currently serves as Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Office of the District Attorne…