Clerk

Judicial Ruling Strips County Clerk from Election Race in Valencia County

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LOS LUNAS, N.M. — A state district judge has ruled that Valencia County Clerk Tina R. Lujan will not appear on the ballot for the upcoming elections. The decision came after questions arose regarding Lujan’s eligibility due to alleged misconduct related to her handling of the 2020 election. The ruling was prompted by a suit filed earlier this month, asserting that Lujan had failed to comply with key election laws. Judge Mary E. Cardenas found sufficient grounds to exclude Lujan from the ballot, citing the violation of her district’s policies and New Mexico election regulations. … Read more

Judge Sides with Bernalillo County Commissioners in Controversial Hiring of Former Clerk

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Bernalillo County, N.M. — A local judge has ruled in favor of the Bernalillo County Commission in a dispute regarding a position for a former elected official. The ruling clarifies that Linda Stover, who served as the county clerk until 2024, is prohibited from taking a paid role within the county for at least a year after her tenure ended. Stover transitioned to a full-time role as the deputy treasurer for Bernalillo County at the start of 2025, a move that sparked objections from county commissioners. They contended that county regulations strictly barred her from … Read more

Prescott Clerk Convicted of Stealing Over $140,000 from Local Business and Charity

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Prescott, Arizona – A Prescott woman has been found guilty of embezzling large sums of money from both a local business and a charity, a Yavapai County jury ruled on April 18, 2025. Sheena Holmes, 38, faced charges of theft amounting to over $25,000 and $100,000, underscoring a series of detrimental financial crimes against community institutions. Prescott Police Department’s thorough investigation led to the exposure of Holmes’ activities, which involved misappropriating funds from a construction supplies business and a local charity devoted to aiding the homeless. Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrane expressed his gratitude toward … Read more

Federal Court Confirms $300,000 Award for SkyWest Clerk in Landmark Sexual Harassment Case

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A federal court recently confirmed a $300,000 award to a SkyWest Airlines parts clerk who experienced a sexually hostile work environment, rejecting the company’s request for a new trial. The decision upheld by the court on March 4 emphasized the severity of the harassment, which included inappropriate comments, jokes, and gestures regarding sexual and violent conduct. SkyWest had contended that there was insufficient evidence for a jury to award punitive damages or to determine that the company did not make a good-faith effort to comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The court, … Read more