Panel: 'Evidence' New Mexico lawmaker harassed lobbyist

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Investigators say there is "credible evidence" a New Mexico state lawmaker, who recently lost in the Democratic primary, sexually harassed a lobbyist on two separate occasions.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports a new 43-page report by a special counsel backed up two allegations by Animal Protection Voters staffer Laura Bonar that state Rep. Carl Trujillo made inappropriate advances toward her.
A bipartisan subcommittee was elected late last week to press ahead with a case against Trujillo and hold an open hearing on the matter before a larger panel of legislators.
Trujillo has adamantly denied any wrongdoing and a lawyer representing him said Saturday that the lawmaker will continue to fight the allegations.
Trujillo lost a primary election in June to upstart candidate Andrea Romero.
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Information from: The Santa Fe New Mexican, http://www.santafenewmexican.com