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WNMU board members resign as criticism of $1.9M severance package grows
The members of the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents have all resigned from their positions as of Tuesday. The move comes after the board received backlash and calls to step down for approving a $1.
WNMU regents resign amid $1.9M buyout for president
The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents is out amid a controversial $1.9 million payout they approved for the university's outgoing president.
Governor to replace WNMU board regents amid $1.9 million severance fallout
Governor to replace WNMU board regents amid $1.9 million severance fallout
Governor issues statement on WNMU board resignations
Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after the resignations of the remaining members of the Western New Mexico Board of Regents today: "I have accepted the regents' resignations and will appoint new leaders who understand their primary duty to the public trust.
Governor: WNMU regents are out; one claims otherwise
They approved a $1.9 million severance payment to President Joseph Shepard. The AG on Monday hopes to persuade a judge to halt the deal.
New Mexico AG files motion to halt $1.9M buyout for WNMU president
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a motion to block a $1.9 million buyout for the departing president of Western New Mexico University.
AG files temporary restraining order to halt WNMU president's severance payment
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed an emergency temporary restraining order Monday to halt embattled Western New Mexico University President Joe Shepard from earning $1.9 million when he st
AG tries to pause severance pay for WNMU President
Since 2011, Dr. Joseph Shepard has been the president of WNMU. This past year, he has been questioned for using university ...
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Western New Mexico U President’s Golden Parachute Irks Lawmakers
The president, who led the university for 13 years and faced criticism for his spending, received an exit package that will ...
New Mexico attorney general seeks to stop $1.9 million severance payment to WNMU president
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Monday filed an emergency motion in court to stop Western New Mexico University ...
Albuquerque Journal5d
WNMU regents intend to resign following governor's letter
All five members of the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents intend to resign following pressure from the governor ...
grantcountybeat1d
From The College Tour to Graduation: Two WNMU Students Find New Direction
While Custer has been interested in health care for a long time, she credits the WNMU School of Nursing and Kinesiology for helping her to better identify and hone her interests. "Nursing school has ...
KRQE Newsfeed: Police shooting, Stopping severance, Winter weather, Homelessness report, Change in leadership
Tuesday’s Top Stories Tuesday’s Five Facts [1] One dead after police shooting in Hobbs – State Police say two officers pulled ...
Odessa American2d
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UTPB defeats WNMU
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