Western New Mexico University president Joseph Shepard received a lucrative payout when he resigned amid controversy. Here’s ...

Western New Mexico University is facing even more scrutiny over a nearly $2 million payout to its outgoing president. It ...

A judge shot down a motion to put a temporary hold on a nearly $2 million payment to former WNMU President Dr. Joseph Shepard ...

A group of Western New Mexico University students took to Regent Square on the Silver City campus Wednesday to say goodbye to ...

"We're looking into the financial nature. Did this expenditure violate policies and procedures? Were any other laws broken?" State Auditor Joseph Maestas said.

Jan. 10—As he prepares to step down amid ethics investigations, Western New Mexico University President Joe Shepard told the campus community on Friday that he'll fight litigation the state ...

New Mexico judge denies bid to block WNMU president from $1.9M severance payout Bringing a pet dog home is one of the most exciting and happy moments of your life. Are you aware that certain dog ...

Jan. 9—Learning that Western New Mexico University processed the $1.9 million severance payment to departing President Joseph Shepard, state Attorney General Raúl Torrez said Thursday that he ...

It will be a happy new year for Joseph Shepard, the outgoing president of Western New Mexico University (WNMU), who is scheduled to receive a $1.9 million lump-sum payment on January 15 as part of ...