New Mexico House.

PositionInvestigates Robert Vigil - Brief Article

The New Mexico House is considering impeachment of State Treasurer Robert Vigil, indicted on 21 counts of extortion in a federal investigation. Vigil, elected to office in 2002, is charged with extorting $265,410 in kickbacks in exchange for steering state investment business to financial advisers. He has pleaded not guilty and asked a federal court to dismiss the charges. Vigil, who refuses to leave office, was ordered by a U.S. District Court judge to relinquish authority over personnel, building security and office communications. A 10-member...

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