New Mexico Diocese bankruptcy case’s costs exceed $3.6 million

GALLUP, N.M. (AP) – Costs for the Diocese of Gallup’s bankruptcy proceedings have exceeded $3.6 million.
The Gallup Independent reports that the figures, which come from quarterly billing statements, do not include the more than $38,000 the diocese has paid the U.S. Trustee Program or other miscellaneous expenses.
The majority of the expenses will not be paid until the diocese has an approved plan of reorganization.
A bulk of the diocese’ bill is owed to Tucson, Arizona,-based