New Mexico attorney general sues university over ‘golden parachute’ payment to outgoing president
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top prosecutor is suing Western New Mexico University’s regents and outgoing president to try to undo a lucrative severance package that included a nearly $2 million payout approved in the wake of a scathing report that detailed wasteful spending and lax financial oversight at the school.
New Mexico attorney general seeks to claw back WNMU president's $1.9M buyout
Raúl Torrez also filed a complaint seeking to end Joseph Shepard's separation agreement, which the lawsuit calls an "unconscionable contract."
Controversy erupts as WNMU pays $1.9m buyout to outgoing president despite state’s legal effort to block it
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) has sparked controversy after paying outgoing president Joseph Shepard a $1.9 million buyout despite legal efforts by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez to block it.
New Mexico AG files motion to halt $1.9M buyout for WNMU president
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a motion to block a $1.9 million buyout for the departing president of Western New Mexico University.
New Mexico Attorney General suing WNMU leaders after outgoing president gets $1.9M payout
The New Mexico Attorney General is taking aim at Western New Mexico University and sending the message that rewarding the former president’s questionable behavior, will not be tolerated. On Thursday,
What to know about New Mexico State's new acting athletic director Amber Burdge
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Governor seeks resignation of Western New Mexico University regents after spending revelations
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has asked for the immediate resignation of regents at Western New Mexico State ...
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New Mexico AG files lawsuit against WNMU board of regents
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez says nearly $2 million was already paid out to former Western New Mexico University President Dr. Joseph Shepard despite Torrez taking action to stop those ...
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Snow day for New Mexico State University staff
Snow hit the Borderland today but not all areas were able to see a Winter wonderland. ABC-7's crew captured footage from Fabens to Las Cruces. Fabens had a snow day early this morning and a delay for ...
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State AG seeks to restrain WNMU president from spending payout, invalidate contract
Learning that Western New Mexico University processed the $1.9 million severance payment to departing President Joseph ...
Governor works to replace 'tone-deaf' regents at Western New Mexico University
More members of the embattled board of regents at Western New Mexico University have resigned, a confirmation that came ...
New Mexico State athletic director Mario Moccia fired
News was also told only Moccia has been dismissed, and deputy athletic directors such as Braun Cartwright and Chet Savage will remain in their roles. NMSU deputy athletic director Amber ...
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Governor seeks resignation of New Mexico university board after spending revelations
SANTA FE, N.M. -- New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has asked for the immediate resignation of regents at Western New Mexico State University after revelations of wasteful spending and ...
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Las Cruces Named Best College Town In New Mexico
According to World Atlas, El Paso's neighbor, Las Cruces, is the best college town in the entire state of New Mexico. The 2nd ...