Former Colfax County Manager pays fine for ethics issue, may still face criminal charges

RATON, N.M. (KRQE) – Former Colfax County Manager Mary Lou Kern has paid to settle an inquiry by the state's Ethics Commission. The Commission alleges she may have violated state law by leaving her position as County Manager to work for a company that contracted with the county.As County Manager, Kern was involved in helping the county find a contractor to provide medical services for inmates, according to the Ethics Commission. Then, Kern resigned as County Manager and weeks later be