County Assessor Faces Resignation Push

Sandoval County’s top elected officials are demanding County Assessor Linda Gallegos step down after accusing her of holding a second taxpayer-funded job — a move that’s sparked outrage, debate, and a fiery defense from Gallegos, who claims she’s managing her time efficiently and that others may be doing the same. With badge records showing she entered her office just six times in a month — mostly outside business hours — critics say her actions raise serious ethics questions. Gallegos, who’s earning over $86,000 at the county and a comparable state salary, insists she’s working nights and weekends to fulfill her duties and is focused on a smooth transition. She walked out of the meeting, refusing further questions, and called for a broader investigation into other officials. The vote was four to one, with some commissioners calling it an “embarrassment” and others arguing it’s politically motivated — but the resolution is now moving forward, setting the stage for potential removal proceedings. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/d6c32f96322c7ac1