Ex-Senator clings to campaign funds amid scandal

SANTA FE (AP) — Former New Mexico Sen. Phil Griego is keeping a political campaign account open even as he fights criminal fraud and bribery allegations linked to his tenure as a lawmaker.
Griego filed a campaign finance report this week with state election officials that shows no contributions or expenditures since six months ago, when his account had a $42,000 balance.
New Mexico politicians can keep campaign accounts open for years on end without actually running for office as long