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Former AD Caught Officiating Out-of-State | Santa Fe News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Summary
Former athletic director Wilson Holland, now assistant superintendent for high schools in Albuquerque Public Schools, is under fire after a state audit revealed he officiated 12 out-of-state basketball games while on the job—without taking leave—and was paid over $22,000, with nearly $6,000 potentially overpaid by the district. Holland, who retired from Los Lunas after 15 years, insists he did nothing wrong and remained transparent with supervisors, crediting his tenure with academic and athletic successes. The audit, prompted by the Public Education Department, also uncovered misconduct by former deputy superintendent Brian Baca, who was overpaid $11,000 for using sick leave during legislative sessions, and whose wife received $64,000 in unlicensed stipends—while Baca oversaw licensing compliance. Both cases highlight growing scrutiny of financial and policy adherence in school districts, with findings now forwarded to state agencies for possible action. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5dbbc72f843713ff