Joseph Maestas /tags/joseph-maestas Joseph Maestas en-US Copyright Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:52:49 GMT State lawmakers complain to auditor after counties told to plug hole in benefits fund /local-news/2023-06-07/state-lawmakers-complain-to-auditor-after-counties-told-to-plug-hole-in-benefits-fund The decision that local authorities would plug the hole in the state’s employee group health benefits fund was authorized in the legislative session in House Bill 2. But Republican Senator Pat Woods, who sits on the Senate Finance Committee, said he didn't know it was in there. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:52:49 GMT /local-news/2023-06-07/state-lawmakers-complain-to-auditor-after-counties-told-to-plug-hole-in-benefits-fund Alice Fordham State Treasurer and Auditor warn local governments and banks against risky practice /local-news/2023-05-15/state-treasurer-and-auditor-warn-local-governments-and-banks-against-risky-practice They say at least one bank is steering mostly rural communities towards a practice that endangers taxpayer money and is "inconsistent with state and federal law." Mon, 15 May 2023 23:51:08 GMT /local-news/2023-05-15/state-treasurer-and-auditor-warn-local-governments-and-banks-against-risky-practice Megan Myscofski Let's talk charter schools /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-01-23/lets-talk-charter-schools New Mexico has struggled with education rankings, and critics say charter schools have contributed to the problem. On this week's Let's Talk New Mexico we’ll look at current standards for charter schools and we'll hear firsthand from advocates, public officials, and school staff about the strengths and weaknesses of the charter school system. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:36:33 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-01-23/lets-talk-charter-schools Taylor Velazquez Former Española mayor becomes NM Auditor /2022-11-09/former-espanola-mayor-becomes-n-m-auditor Former Española mayor Joseph Maestas, a Democrat, was elected state auditor on Tuesday, replacing Brian Colón. He defeated opponent Travis Steven Sanchez, a Libertarian, by 61.1% to 38.9% Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:30:31 GMT /2022-11-09/former-espanola-mayor-becomes-n-m-auditor Patrick Lohmann, Source NM Former Española mayor and small business owner vying to be state auditor /local-news/2022-10-24/former-espanola-mayor-and-small-business-owner-vying-to-be-state-auditor Early voting is underway and the race for New Mexico’s next auditor is now between former Española mayor and a complete newcomer to the world of politics. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:11:29 GMT /local-news/2022-10-24/former-espanola-mayor-and-small-business-owner-vying-to-be-state-auditor Jeanette DeDios, Patrick Lohmann, Source NM