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State auditor opens Special Audit of Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office

KVIA News, April 22, 2025

NM State Auditor outlines special audit for Dona Ana County. “…it is in the public interest to ensure full accountability, objectivity and transparency….”

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State Auditor orders probe of Doña Ana County and sheriff

Albuquerque Journal, April 15, 2025

State Auditor orders probe of Dona Ana County and sheriff’s office after receiving separate requests from the sheriff and the County Commissioners.

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NM State Auditor Joseph Maestas joins Richard Eeds Show

SantaFe.com, April 1, 2025

NM State Auditor Joseph Maestas and NM State Representative Cynthia Borrego (D-17) on HB493 and codifing guidelines for the Department of Finance and Administration and other state agencies to safeguard and manage fund dispursements.

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Push to create DOGE-inspired office in NM government struggling to gain traction

Albuquerque Journal, March 6, 2025

State Auditor says it would result in “unnecessary expenditure” of taxpayer dollars.

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Republican stands against his own party’s political stunt

haussamen.com, February 26, 2025

We already have such a “working group.” It’s called the N.M. Office of the State Auditor. It’s an independent agency that, unlike DOGE, is staffed by professionals who are trained to root out waste, fraud and abuse.

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State auditor to launch special investigation into WNMU

KOB4 News, January 16, 2025

New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas announced his office is launching a special investigation into Western New Mexico University. Maestas says starting in 2023 his office started getting complaints about spending by leaders at WNMU.

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State auditor: Money available to counties

Eastern New Mexico News, November 29, 2024

The office of the State Auditor in Santa Fe is spreading the word federal money is available to some New Mexico counties. The money came to the state in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Western New Mexico University under scrutiny for spending

KRQE News, November 19, 2024

An audit has uncovered several cases of improper and wasteful spending at Western New Mexico University.

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NM State Auditor finds ‘wasteful’ spending at Western New Mexico State University

Silver City Daily Press, November 10, 2024

The office’s Special Investigations Division recently concluded an examination of allegations of wasteful spending at the university.

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In The Running! Albuquerque Endorsements

Albuquerque Journal, October 30, 2022

Maestas also spent decades as a federal transportation and water resources engineer and notes the job of state auditor is to be a watchdog to fight against fraud, waste and abuse.

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In The Running! State Wide Endorsements

Santa Fe New Mexican, October 20, 2022

Maestas will take the experience of overseeing hundreds of project audits and budgets in Española, Santa Fe and the PRC.

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Vote! 2022 Election Guide

Santa Fe Reporter, October 5, 2022

Former two-term Santa Fe City Councilor Joseph Maestas earned political cred as a councilor, then mayor in Española and is a retired engineer wrapping up a term on the Public Regulation Commission.

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Maestas has solid lead in state auditor's race

Santa Fe New Mexican, June 8, 2022

Maestas, 61, had 57 percent of the vote late Tuesday, a seemingly insurmountable lead, but he wasn’t yet willing to take a victory lap.

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Engineer Joseph Maestas is running for state auditor. He served admirably as a Santa Fe city councilor and as mayor of Española. He is a current member of New Mexico’s Public Regulation Commission, overseeing utilities and internet infrastructure. The Taos News endorses Maestas.

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Statewide: Ronchetti, Thornton, Colón, Maestas and Montoya

Santa Fe New Mexican, May 21, 2022

Five Republican candidates are vying for the opportunity to challenge incumbent Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in November.

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PRC’s Maestas announces campaign for state auditor

Albuquerque Journal, August 3, 2021

“Trust in government is waning,” Maestas said, “and I really think I can help restore citizen and taxpayer trust, so the people have more faith in those elected to serve them, instead of serving themselves.”

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PRC commissioner Joseph Maestas running for New Mexico state auditor

Santa Fe New Mexican, July 20, 2021

Maestas said, the state auditor has an important role in public service. “It requires experience, wisdom and a steady hand.”

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No GOP Contender For State Auditor Yet As Second Dem Announces

Pinon Post, July 21, 2021

On Tuesday, Democrat Public Regulation Commissioner Joe Maestas, confirmed he is running to be New Mexico’s next state auditor.

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Joseph Maestas Announces Candidacy For State Auditor

Los Alamos Daily Post, July 22, 2021

“I pledge to undertake a listening tour, to visit all 33 of New Mexico’s counties during my campaign.”

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Eichenberg Nixes Auditor Run But Delivers Surprise Endorsement

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan, July 13, 2021

“I ran for treasurer because there was not a qualified candidate, however Joseph Maestas is a qualified candidate for Auditor, and has the integrity to do the job,” said Eichenberg.

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