New Mexico struggles with campaign finance enforcement

SANTA FE (AP) – Former New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna Duran funneled thousands of dollars in campaign donations to private accounts during a gambling binge without any regulatory agency noticing she was breaking the law.
It was a confidential tip about numerous cash deposits that led to her getting caught.
In the wake of Duran’s violations, more lawmakers have been accused of sidestepping campaign finance laws by spending political donations on satellite TV service, clothing an