The Albuquerque City Council will meet to discuss Chief Harold Medina’s leadership, with Councilor Louie Sanchez proposing a vote of no confidence to address accountability and transparency issues within the police department. Chief Medina will attend the meeting to discuss crime-fighting efforts. Sanchez aims for Medina’s removal with a two-thirds majority vote or potential changes to the city charter. Earlier, Sanchez and Councilor Renee Grout attempted to shift the city government structure unsuccessfully.
Recent scrutiny stems from federal raids on officers’ homes and a lawyer’s office, and the dismissal of numerous DWI cases involving officers. Officers resigned amid an internal inquiry. Chief Medina was also involved in a collision, leading to legal action. Despite challenges, the Council rejected a broader investigation into Medina’s crash. Concerns persist that recent events might impact the court-approved settlement agreement with the DOJ.
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Alejandro Acosta
Mr. Acosta is a lifelong resident of El Paso. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 2000 and graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio in 2004. Mr. Acosta went on to attend Sandra Day O’ Connor College of Law (Arizona State Law School). He graduated in 2008, receiving his J.D. and his Indian Legal Certificate for his work in Indian Law and dealings with various tribal nations throughout Arizona. Alejandro has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2008 and has been licensed in the State of New Mexico since 2011.
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