{"id":516,"date":"2006-08-28T16:21:00","date_gmt":"2006-08-28T22:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nmpolitics.net\/index\/2006\/08\/embattled-auditor-candidate-gets-cold-shoulder-at-fundraiser-in-las-cruces\/"},"modified":"2006-08-28T16:21:00","modified_gmt":"2006-08-28T22:21:00","slug":"embattled-auditor-candidate-gets-cold-shoulder-at-fundraiser-in-las-cruces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nmpolitics.net\/index\/2006\/08\/embattled-auditor-candidate-gets-cold-shoulder-at-fundraiser-in-las-cruces\/","title":{"rendered":"Embattled auditor candidate gets cold shoulder at fundraiser in Las Cruces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a onblur=\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href=\"http:\/\/photos1.blogger.com\/blogger\/5892\/2386\/1600\/Armijo%2C%20Jeff.2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;\" src=\"http:\/\/photos1.blogger.com\/blogger\/5892\/2386\/200\/Armijo%2C%20Jeff.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>Jeff Armijo, the embattled Democratic candidate for state auditor, was given a cold shoulder by members of his party at a fundraiser in <st1:city st=\"on\"><st1:place st=\"on\">Las Cruces<\/st1:place><\/st1:city> today, and Gov. Bill Richardson plans to discuss with him whether he should resign.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Prosecutors are investigating allegations that <st1:place st=\"on\">Armijo<\/st1:place> made unwanted sexual advances toward a campaign volunteer. The 21-year-old woman reported to police on Aug. 3 that she had been at <st1:place st=\"on\">Armijo<\/st1:place>\u2019s home doing volunteer work for his campaign. The two were at a computer, she said, when <st1:place st=\"on\">Armijo<\/st1:place> grabbed her and kissed her repeatedly, though she told him they should not be kissing. The woman told police <st1:place st=\"on\">Armijo<\/st1:place> removed some of her clothing, held her down on the floor and inappropriately touched her, though she told him to stop. After awhile, she was able to leave and call police.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Armijo was in <st1:city st=\"on\"><st1:place st=\"on\">Las   Cruces<\/st1:place><\/st1:city> today to attend a fundraiser for Jeff Steinborn, the Democrats\u2019 nominee for the House District 37 seat. He was avoided by most in attendance, several attendees told me. Other candidates for offices received rounds of applause when they were introduced, but <st1:place st=\"on\">Armijo<\/st1:place> received none.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">No charges have been filed. <st1:place st=\"on\">Armijo<\/st1:place> has denied the allegations against him and says he will continue his campaign. A similar allegation in 2003 resulted in no charges being filed against <st1:place st=\"on\">Armijo<\/st1:place>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">There will be a lot of pressure for <st1:place st=\"on\">Armijo<\/st1:place> to step down. Many Democrats fear that, piled on top of other scandals that have plagued their party, the <st1:place st=\"on\">Armijo<\/st1:place> situation could impact other races. Many are waiting for Gov. Bill Richardson to make a move.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">The governor\u2019s office released a statement this afternoon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u201cThe Governor is extremely troubled by the allegations. The fact that there are two different police reports with serious claims gives the governor significant concern,\u201d <st1:city st=\"on\"><st1:place st=\"on\">Richardson<\/st1:place><\/st1:city> spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said. \u201cThe Governor hopes to meet soon with Mr. Armijo to discuss the allegations and decide whether he should stay in the race. The Governor believes elected officials and candidates should be held to the highest ethical standards.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Should <st1:place st=\"on\">Armijo<\/st1:place> step down, the last day the party can replace him on the ballot is Sept. 12.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jeff Armijo, the embattled Democratic candidate for state auditor, was given a cold shoulder by members of his party at a fundraiser in Las Cruces today, and Gov. Bill Richardson plans to discuss with him whether he should resign. Prosecutors are investigating allegations that Armijo made unwanted sexual advances toward a campaign volunteer. 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