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Joseph Shepard sued by the New Mexico State Ethics Commission

June 30, 2025
Brick patio with fire pit, outdoor seating, tables, chairs, closed umbrellas, and trees providing shade on a sunny day.

The new civil action claims that the former WNMU president misappropriated at least $177,000 meant for ADA compliance and used it on a patio to host his daughter’s wedding reception This story was originally published at Searchlight New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. By Joshua Bowling, Searchlight New Mexico In addition to staying at five-star resorts,…

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Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at a 2023 protest in Española?

May 15, 2025
A protest altar with photos, candles, and signs, centered around a large banner that reads "WE DONT WANT OÑATE SAY NO!" taped to a concrete wall.

Two survivors have filed suit against Rio Arriba County office-holders, alleging that their civil rights were violated when they failed to control dangerous conflicts surrounding the proposed reinstallation of a statue depicting Juan de Oñate This story was originally published at Searchlight New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. For more, Joshua Bowling recently sat down with…

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