Criminal Probe Targets New Mexico Highlands University Following Fraud Allegations

By Ryan Quinn · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-07-02

Inside Higher Ed reports that District Attorney Thomas A. Clayton has initiated a criminal investigation into New Mexico Highlands University centered on suspected forgery and fraud. The inquiry follows a period of administrative turnover, including the recent firing of President

Inside Higher Ed reports that District Attorney Thomas A. Clayton has initiated a criminal investigation into New Mexico Highlands University centered on suspected forgery and fraud. The inquiry follows a period of administrative turnover, including the recent firing of President