LAS CRUCES — Long-running disputes between Doña Ana County’s elected sheriff, commissioners and administration have drawn the attention of New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas. The office ...

The New Mexico Office of the State Auditor is conducting a special audit of Doña Ana County and its Sheriff's Office due to strained relations and allegations of waste and abuse. The audit ...

enforces ethics and keeps official records for state government. Doña Ana County commissioners appointed López Askin to the office just two months before the 2018 mid-term elections after the ...