Troubled New Mexico city still lacks police chief, manager

LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — A northern New Mexico city plagued by lawsuits from former workers over conflicts with the mayor still doesn't have a police chief, a city attorney or a city manager. And it's unclear when the city of Las Vegas will hire them. The Las Vegas Optic reports Las Vegas Mayor Tonita Gurule-Girlon still has not made the appointments after two months. Gurule-Giron has repeatedly said the delays come as contracts are being drawn up by the city's contract attorney for various positions that would help fill other vacancies. But the delays come as Gurule-Giron has clashed with city council over hires. Three former city workers, including former Las Vegas City Attorney Dave Romero, are suing Las Vegas over their terminations.