Administrator Sues Over Retaliation After Firing | Santa Fe News

A former administrator at New Mexico Highlands University is suing the school, alleging he was fired in retaliation for raising documented safety concerns — including a final report submitted the day he was let go. Despite claims by the university board that he and others were hired improperly due to religious affiliation — a claim his lawyer denies — the administrator is pushing forward with a whistleblower case seeking double back pay and damages. A criminal investigation into alleged contract forgery is underway, but his legal team says electronic records prove the signature was legitimate. This isn’t an isolated case — both the former president and athletic director have also filed lawsuits, painting a picture of a campus in turmoil over retaliation, mismanagement, and unanswered questions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df27c830c7fb5c5a