Ex-New Mexico State Senator Facing Criminal Charges

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A former New Mexico state senator who resigned abruptly last year is facing criminal charges related to his role in the sale of a state-owned building. The New Mexico Attorney General's Office announced Monday it has filed a nine-count criminal complaint against Phil Griego in connection with the real estate deal. According to the complaint, the former Democratic senator used his role as a legislator to receive personal compensation and then failed to disclose the filing as required by state law. The complaint filed in district court in Santa Fe says Griego withheld the commission owed to each of his qualifying brokers and failed to disclose his interest in the deal.