THE POSSIBLE IMPEACHMENT OF NEW MEXICO SECRETARY OF STATE DIANNA DURAN IS GAINING MOMENTUM. HOUSE SPEAKER DON TRIPP OF SOCORRO TELLS 770 KKOB HE’S FORMING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE CRIMINAL CHARGES THAT DURAN IS FACING.
TRIPP SAYS THEY’LL LOOK INTO ASKING LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE INVESTIGATION. THEY’LL ALSO GET THE A-G TO GIVE THEM ACCESS TO EVIDENCE AGAINST THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
TRIPP SAYS HE’LL ASK THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE WITH SOME OF THE EVIDENCE AGAINST DURAN. SHE’S ACCUSED OF CONVERTING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN CAMPAIGN FUNDS TO HER PERSONAL USE.
