Aragon: 'It Grieves Me Deeply'("I fell hard and fast from that position of power and influence,")NM

Albuquerque Journal ^ | March 5, 2009 | Scott Sandlin And Mike Gallagher

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Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan. Former Albuquerque Police Chief Bob Stover. Former UNM Athletic Director Rudy Davalos. Senate President Pro-Tem Tim Jennings. They were among the notable New Mexicans who wrote letters on behalf of convicted political powerhouse Manny Aragon, who is to be sentenced in federal court March 17 for his role in a scheme to siphon $4.2 million from the Metropolitan Courthouse construction project.

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He describes his legislative accomplishments, apologizes to the public, asks that the court not strip all his resources and explains that his actions resulted from his devastation over being ousted as Senate president pro tem.

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The memorandum says Aragon was increasingly depressed and was considering resigning from his seat when he was approached about the Metro Court scheme by Raul Parra, an engineer, and Toby Martinez, the Metro Court administrator. Parra and Martinez persuaded Aragon to remain in the Senate and assured him that funds would be available for his retirement — about $600,000.

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Poor little Manny....

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[LeavingNewYork]

Wasn’t Aragon killed by the Orcs in The Fellowship of The Ring?

[MrB]

No, that was Boromir...

[1rudeboy]

Aragorn chucked it all to become a Ranger, but he became King anyway.

[MrB]

Aragorn:   Boromir:

[LeavingNewYork]

Thanks, I was kidding, I LOVE the movies and the book as well. Am still waiting to see the part where Borox son of Clorox cleans up the remains of the battlefields.

[mathurine]

Read this, about Aragon being sacked as President of New Mexico Highlands, and about allegations of anti-Anglo behavior.http://24ahead.com/blog/archives/005519.html

[MrB]

Borax, I believe, is the name you’re looking for.

I’ve heard that if he marries Gloo of Elmer, they have a child named Cili P’ti.

Now, see if you get that one...

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Interesting article.

" The board also has expressed concern about litigation against Highlands, including discrimination and breach-of-contract lawsuits filed by two Anglo former employees who lost their jobs during Aragon's tenure, Gonzales said.

The university paid $250,000 to settle one of the claims, while the other is pending in federal court...

I expect reverse discrimination to escalate nationwide in the near future. ;(

[LeavingNewYork]

Got it.

[aragorn]

Wasn’t Aragon killed by the Orcs in The Fellowship of The Ring?

Nope, I'm still alive and kickin'...

[Pistolshot]

asks that the court not strip all his resources and explains that his actions resulted from his devastation over being ousted as Senate president pro tem.