New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed her brother, Greg Lujan, as a student regent to the board of New Mexico Highlands University amid concerns about cronyism and financial oversight. The appointment, which is pending state Senate confirmation, comes as the state grapples with financial scandals involving wasteful spending at other universities. Critics worry that this move could further erode public trust in the state’s higher education system, which is under increased scrutiny.
