SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Santa Fe Mayor
is denying allegations of decades-old sexual assault that have been reported to authorities by a female relative.
Gonzales called the allegations slanderous. The Democrat also characterized the claims as being part of a political attack.
State Police Lt. Elizabeth Armijo confirmed Thursday that a woman came forward with allegations that she had been sexually assaulted from the late 1970s into the early 1980s. Armijo declined to name the alleged suspect as no charges have been filed.
State police plan to move forward with an investigation after consulting with the district attorney's office about concerns with the statute of limitations.
Gonzales earlier this week announced he was ending his bid to seek the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, saying his heart was not in the race.