Summary
The notion that a sitting elected official under felony indictment isn't forced to step down as a matter of course lends new meaning to former Gov. Toney Anaya's description of New Mexico as a "banana republic."
State Treasurer Robert Vigil should leave office until the courts can determine whether he is guilty of accepting bribes to direct state investments. His stated intention of showing up for work to do the people's business (after making his first court appearance, naturally) is ridiculous.See the full content of this document
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State Treasurer Should Step Aside
Gov. Bill Richardson has asked Vigil to step aside until the matter is resolved -- and the governor is right to do so. But removal from offi...
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