Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham

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Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

Michael Coleman, Communications Director, Michael.Coleman@exec.nm.gov

Lauren Dodd Thorp, Public Information Officer, lauren.thorp@exec.nm.gov

Leah March, Communications Advisor, Leah.March@exec.nm.gov

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Governor appoints John Bernitz to Eleventh Judicial District

Apr 1, 2026 | Press Releases

SANTA FE – 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...