After a week of speculation whether it was true or not that the FBI had talked to people in NM Governor Martinez’s administration about the Albuquerque Downs Racino deal, it was revealed today by the Santa Fe Reporter and Writer Justin Horwrath that Andrea Goff was interviewed by the FBI. Popular New Mexico Blogger Joe Monahan also talked to Goff by phone to confirm this.
The following statement was released by Andrea Goff, former Finance Director of Susana Martinez for Governor and SusanaPAC and former Executive Director of the 2010 Inaugural Committee:
“Due to intense speculation and misinformation, I feel it is appropriate to come forward and acknowledge that I complied with a request from the FBI to answer questions related to various activities including those related to the Downs Racino. At the request of the FBI and on the advice of my attorney, Terrnce Hart of Bracewell Giuliani, I will not be answering any questions about the specifics of my interview. However, I will add that none of the questions were related to the recent investigation and indictment of Jamie Estrada.
I, like any of the others questioned, did not ask to be involved in this investigation and I hope you will respect everyone’s privacy. I will not be making any further comments on this matter now or in the future.”
Governor Martinez has come under fire for her handling of the Albuquerque Downs Racino agreement with the state. Many question the legalities of the deal.
