Graves Recall to Recall Election Ends Sheriff Career
Former sheriff Graves faced a malfeasance hearing that did not yield charges. Allegations included deputizing a helicopter crew to shoot coyotes, $2,000 found in a Mexican family’s minivan with all but $50 returned, and use of duct tape and pepper spray on inmates. The recall vote on Nov 9, 2005, failed, ending his term 576 to 150. Graves cites political motives and says he earned $29,100 before taxes. The New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy permanently revoked his certification.
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Graves
New Mexico
Law Enforcement Academy
Billy the Kid
Lincoln County
Tom Sullivan
Steve Sederwall
Bill Richardson
Catherine Antrim
Silver City
de Baca County
Graves Career Timeline of New Mexico Officers
A compiled record lists Graves in multiple law enforcement roles across New Mexico from 1984 to 2006. Roles include Hagerman DP Patrol Officer, Roswell PD Officer, Chaves County Sheriff, Fort Sumner Sheriff, Estancia Patrol, Mountainair Officer, Cuba PD, and Angel Fire officer retracing resignations recalls and retirements. Graves emphasizes community service over badge prestige.
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Hagerman Dept. of Public Safety
Roswell Police Department
Motor Transportation Department
Chaves County Sheriff's Office
Fort Sumner Police Department
Estancia Police Department
Campaign manager admits Hatch Act filing against sheriff candidate
Orie L Adcock admitted filing a federal Hatch Act complaint against Britt Snyder, accusing no one in his view of campaign strategy. Gary Graves’ campaign denounced any wrong doing while Graves urged a clean campaign and cautioned on federal funds. Snyder called the complaint a waste of time and said he was not paid by the federal government.
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Orie
O.L
Adcock
Chaves County
Britt Snyder
Snyder
Gary Graves
Graves
Sheriff's Office
Hatch Act
Jesse Moore named Citizen of the Year in Albuquerque
Jesse Moore, longtime Tobosa participant, receives statewide Citizen of the Year honor from New Mexico Department of Health. He volunteers with Good Samaritan Program, advocates for disability legislation, and lives independently with support from Tobosa staff. Moore enjoys art, work at Papa Murphy's, and his cat Klaus.
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Moore
Papa Murphy’s
Papa Murphy's
Klaus
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Tobosa
Tony Strange
Roswell
Jesse
Strange
Pecos
Department of Health
Steve Kane
Kane
Good Samarian
Santa Fe
Tony
Joe Madrid
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March of Dimes Resource Center
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Mit
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Rdmews.com
Jim Dishman
Idishman
Angie Love
R. Cory Beck
N. Main St
N.M
Geyetn Gor
Roswat
Childers Brothers Inc
Toyota
SCION
Steve Cockrell
Mooins Union
Aves Roswell Snm
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