NEW MEXICO’S LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ON TUESDAY APPROVES A QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS TO FUND THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE THAT WILL INVESTIGATE CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED AGAINST SECRETARY OF STATE DIANNA DURAN. THE COMMITTEE WOULD THEN RECOMMEND IF THERE’S SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE TO BEGIN IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST DURAN … WHO’S ACCUSED OF USING CAMPAIGN DONATIONS FOR PERSONAL USE … SPECIFICALLY FOR GAMBLING AT NEW MEXICO CASINOS.
THE HOUSE FIRST VOTES ON THE IMPEACHMENT PROCESS … AND IF IT APPROVES IT, THE SENATE THEN VOTES ON THE ISSUE.