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New Mexico Republican U.S. Congress Member & Candidate Scandals

New Mexico Republican State Legislator Scandals

  • Cliff PirtleCliff PirtleFmr. State Senator [R-NM]
       
    3/14/23
    Had sex with a legislative employee in his home while also being married with three young children and was caught in the act by his wife
    According to an exclusive report by the Santa Fe New Mexican
  • Solomon PeñaSolomon PeñaFmr. State Legislator Nominee
       
    3/20/25
    Fired his gun at the home of one of his perceived political enemies and hired four gunmen to conduct drive-by shootings at the homes of three others -- thankfully none of which resulted in anyone being injured -- after losing an election for a seat in the New Mexico House
    1/18/23
    Stole a large amount of electronics and other goods from at least four different retail stores with a group of criminals who acted as a "smash-and-grab" burglary crew
    According to charging documents filed by local officials

Other New Mexico Republican Scandals

  • Couy GriffinCouy GriffinFmr. County Commissioner
       
    6/17/22
    Pushed through barriers set up by Capitol Police officers who were trying to prevent him from gaining access to the Capitol during the 1/6 insurrection
    According to charging documents filed by federal prosecutors
    2/12/21
    Improperly charged taxpayers $3,200 to reimburse him for a personal trip to visit Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. without providing any receipts to prove that he did county business during the trip
    According to an investigative report by the Attorney General of New Mexico