NM lawmaker wants building renamed

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - A state lawmaker is recommending that a building at the National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico be
renamed.

Rep. Miguel Garcia, D-Albuquerque, says it's unfortunate that the Manny Aragon Torreon Building is named for a man who pleaded guilty to federal felony counts of conspiracy and mail fraud in a public corruption case.

Garcia made the name changing recommendation to New Mexico Cultural Affairs Secretary Stuart Ashman.

Ashman says he has asked the cultural center's board of directors to review the matter and make a recommendation on how best to handle the matter.

Garcia says the Hispanic Cultural Center is a nationally recognized institution and should honor individuals who have made lasting contributions to New Mexico.