January 14, 2022
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New Mexico Supreme Court hears arguments over state’s ethics law - KRQE News 13

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Friday, Jan. 14 over the state’s ethics law. This comes after a challenge in the cases of four public officials charged with ethics violations.

Former Dona Ana County Treasurer David Gutierrez is accused of pursuing a relationship with an employee. Sixth Judicial District Attorney Francesca Estevez is suspected of trying to intimidate officers investigating her for using a state-owned vehicle.

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Former San Juan County Magistrate Judge Connie Lee Johnston is accused of recording people in a secure part of a building and former Tax and Revenue Secretary Demesia Padilla is accused of using her position to embezzle.

The justices just wrapped up and will make a ruling at a later date. This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide additional information as it becomes available.



source: https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/new-mexico-supreme-court-hears-arguments-over-states-ethics-law/

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