Former WNMU president asks judge to reinstate state auditor, lawmakers as lawsuit defendants

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 390

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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An attorney for former Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard on Monday asked a judge to undo a prior ruling that shielded the state auditor and several state lawmakers from his lawsuit that alleges they colluded to force him out of the job.

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Shepard resigned as university president in late 2024 after news reports and State Auditor Joseph Maestas revealed how he …

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