The Line: “Secret” Settlements to Be Investigated

June 7, 2019 – In the waning days of the Martinez administration, 1.7 million dollars in confidential settlements were made with a half dozen state employees. After a TV news exposé, the state auditor has announced his office will conduct a special review. Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists discuss this latest development.

Line Panelists:
Eric Griego, former NM state senator
Kristelle Siarza, CEO, Siarza Social Digital
Diane Snyder, former NM state senator
Harry Van Buren, professor in the UNM Anderson School of Management

For Further Reading:

Gov. Martinez allegedly hired ex-cop to do handiwork at Governor’s mansion – by Rebecca Atkins, KRQE

Martinez bodyguard: ‘There was no affair’ – by Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican

Plaintiff: Martinez kept state police chief because of phone call – by Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican