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KOB Web Staff Created: August 02, 2021 04:17 PM ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A dozen employees of Albuquerque Public Schools have been placed on paid leave pending an internal investigation into state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who is suspected of pocketing public money through her work at APS. Rep. Williams Stapleton is among the 12 APS employees on leave with pay.  Other employees include administrators, teachers, and school and clerical staff.  On paid leave: Madelyn S...

Associated Press View Comments SANTE FE – The majority leader of the New Mexico House of Representatives announced her resignation Friday while investigators continue to probe evidence of possible racketeering, money laundering, kickbacks and violations of a law governing the conduct of state lawmakers. Democratic Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton of Albuquerque said in a resignation letter that she “unequivocally” denies the allegations against her but decided she must devote her time and ...

New Mexico House leader resigns in face of corruption probe July 31, 2021 GMT SANTE FE, N.M. (AP) — The second-ranking legislator in the New Mexico House of Representatives resigned Friday amid criminal investigations into her ties to a private contractor for the Albuquerque school district where she also works. Democratic House leaders announced the resignation of Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton while the investigation continues into possible racketeering, money laundering, kickbac...

Governor says lawmaker must go if charged in kickback probe By MORGAN LEE and CEDAR ATTANASIOJuly 29, 2021 GMT SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A leading New Mexico legislator should be prepared to resign if she is indicted in an investigation into possible racketeering, money laundering, kickbacks and violations of a law governing the conduct of state lawmakers, said New Mexico’s Democratic governor. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was “horrified” by details of the investigation into Rep. Sheryl Will...

.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... A search warrant affidavit prepared by the Attorney General’s Office and made public Wednesday details an investigation into “the alleged nefarious receipt of millions of dollars of public funds over a decade-long period by individuals, including at least one high-ranking elected official.” The...

NM representative under investigation has lots of power, experts say Sheryl Williams Stapleton has been placed on leave from her job at a school district Share Updated: 5:21 PM MDT Jul 28, 2021 Sheryl Williams Stapleton has been placed on leave from her job at a school district Share Updated: 5:21 PM MDT Jul 28, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript HOME THIS MORNING SHE IS NOT UNDER ARREST AND IS NOT FORMALLY CHARGED. WERE ANOW LEARNING THAT AG’S OFFICE IS INVESTIG...

Created: January 05, 2021 03:14 PM ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Lawmakers have begun filing bills ahead of the 60-day legislative session. One of the bills aims to end hazing that can lead to college students being hurt or killed. Democratic State Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton said her bill would make college hazing a crime. Students who commit the crime would be charged with a misdemeanor.  "This piece of legislation will really look at how we can stop hazing that causes death," Williams St...

Older students to continue remote learning in New Mexico Durango, Colorado Currently Wed 6% chance of precipitation 1% chance of precipitation By Cedar Attanasio Associated Press Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 10:58 AM Toggle font size Loading the English audio player... SANTA FE – Middle and high school students will learn remotely indefinitely in New Mexico while the freeze on limited K-three and special education programs will end sooner in January than education of...