In a recent order, the New Mexico Supreme Court decided to move forward with the state’s request to remove embattled 11th Judicial District Attorney Bernadine Martin in McKinley County.

In August, citing violations of state law and other concerns, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a petition to remove Martin from office. The petition was sparked after state lawmakers voted to remove funding from Martin’s office and gave it to the neighboring district attorney in San Juan County, a move spearheaded by Senate Finance Chair George Muñoz, D-Gallup, citing turnover of Gallup prosecutors.

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