- New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez is suing Western New Mexico University and its outgoing president over a $2 million severance payment.
- The lawsuit cites breaches of fiduciary duty and violations of the state’s open meetings law.
- Efforts are underway to prevent the former president from accessing the funds while the court reviews the case.
- Torrez labeled the actions of the regents as "disgraceful" and driven by greed, referring to spending inquiries at the university.
- The situation may lead to potential legislative changes to ensure better financial management of public institutions in New Mexico.
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