Bernalillo County is again looking for a new jail administrator to manage its jail facility in Albuquerque.
County officials announced Tuesday that Michael Watkins of San Benito, Texas withdrew his application for the jail administrator job.
No explanation for Watkin's withdrawal was immediately available.
He was selected to head the jail three weeks ago and was to begin work on Monday.
County manager Julie Morgas-Baca says Captain Ray Gonzales will serve as interim jail administrator until a replacement is hired.
Morgas-Baca says the county will meet over the next few days to discuss the next steps for filling the position and hire the best candidate.
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