New Mexico’s Latest Scandals and Shifts

New Mexico’s latest headlines include a scandal over an elected official collecting two government salaries, sparking outrage as budgets tighten for everyday residents. At New Mexico Highlands University, former president Neil Woolf is suing after his firing, alleging retaliation for refusing to cancel a controversial out-of-state construction deal — with regents citing privacy to avoid explaining their decision. Meanwhile, Albuquerque city councilors are advancing a minimum wage hike to benefit workers, while also considering a gross receipts tax increase that could ripple through local businesses. And in Estancia, a water line break left residents without service — a stark reminder of how critical infrastructure is when it fails. 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/4a2270e242601172