Western New Mexico University (WNMU) has sparked controversy after paying outgoing president Joseph Shepard a $1.9 million buyout despite legal efforts by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez to block it. The payment followed an investigation into Shepard’s misuse of public funds, including $363,000 in questionable expenses. The state’s legal challenge continues as the payout draws sharp criticism over the misuse of taxpayer money. WNMU defends the agreement, calling the transaction legitimate.
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) has sparked controversy after paying outgoing president Joseph Shepard a $1.9 million buyout despite legal efforts by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez to block it. The payment followed an investigation into Shepard’s misuse of public funds, including $363,000 in questionable expenses. The state’s legal challenge continues as the payout draws sharp criticism over the misuse of taxpayer money. WNMU defends the agreement, calling the transaction legitimate. Western New Mexico University (WNMU) has sparked controversy after paying outgoing president Joseph Shepard a $1.9 million buyout despite legal efforts by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez to block it. The payment followed an investigation into Shepard’s misuse of public funds, including $363,000 in questionable expenses. The state’s legal challenge continues as the payout draws sharp criticism over the misuse of taxpayer money. WNMU defends the agreement, calling the transaction legitimate.
