Morning Word: Chan Murder Trial Gets Underway

Dispute at Center of Chan's Murder Trial

A trial is set to get underway this week for Tai Chan, a former Santa Fe County sheriff's deputy, who is accused of fatally shooting his partner, Jeremy Martin, following

at a hotel in Las Cruces where they were staying after dropping off an inmate in Arizona.

Clearinghouse Delay

The state’s plan to merge six databases into a new Criminal History Clearinghouse could cost more than expected and

. The clearinghouse is supposed to help judges quickly review a person’s criminal history before setting bail.

Clifford Tenders Resignation

Department of Finance and Administration Secretary

at the end of the week.

Yates Ousts Rogers

It wasn’t a good weekend for Martinez. Her choice for Republican National Committeeman, Pat Rogers, was soundly defeated by Harvey Yates at the party’s state convention.

for an at-large delegate spot, but she got just enough to lead the state’s delegation to the national convention in Cleveland later this summer. 

Sanders Woos Crowds

After visiting

and

on Friday, Bernie Sanders spent Saturday morning energizing crowds in

. Now, police officers are preparing for potential protests during

Navajo Water Pipeline Breaks

The Associated Press reports, “The largest farm on the Navajo Nation has been without water for more than a week after a pipeline break,

and threatening jobs.”

Local Beer Industry Growing

The Albuquerque Journal has an interesting look at the

in New Mexico, where 50 breweries employee about 2,000 people.

Slow Ride

If you missed this weekend’s Slow Ride,

in Santa Fe, check out the

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