N.M. Lottery official resigns after leaving DWI accident scene

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LOTTOMIKE — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:43:19 GMT

or better yet i'm buying into jack's theory about the 'ol rolled up hundred dollar bill and soda straw.no telling how many trips to the bathroom this couple took.just goes to show alcohol,drugs and lottery tickets don't mix.......

Comment #8

LOTTOMIKE — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:40:55 GMT

rip snorter did you happen to be in these parts when the accident occured? nothing like buying a powerball ticket and seeing the lottery director flip his truck while just passing time hmmmmmmm.......

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csfb — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 06:36:41 GMT

Such RECKLESS disregard! He thought he could get away with it, too.

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bellyache — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 02:37:17 GMT

I agree DD. it's a miracle that no one was killed. Hopefully this man gets help, so he doesn't pull a stunt like this again.

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GoldenEgg — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 02:26:42 GMT

... What's amazing is enebriated he manages to walk his injured passenger to a bar instead of the emergency room, and she actually agrees to go with him... not to mention, he didn't even bother to use the phone there to order an ambulance for her. Wonder if they both staggered in. If so i'm quite sure the Hotel's security camera caught it all on film. What a site they must have looked like! The next day in addition to feeling embarrassed, they both had to have felt as though they were hit by a... [ More ]

Comment #4

DoubleDown — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 22:25:06 GMT

DWI is no accident. It is a conscious decision to break the law.

It's a miracle no one was killed.

Comment #3

weshar75 — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:39:12 GMT

You got problems if you just wrecked your truck and you go to a bar for more alcohol. Man I would be upset that I wrecked my truck not thirsty for another round. I would hope that some help would cure there drinking problem. But if it does not I am sure this will be just the beginning of a beautiful relationship with his local law enforcement. He can get to know them on a first name basis and send them christmas cards and fruit baskets.-weshar75

Comment #2

Drivedabizness — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:25:01 GMT

In NM virtually anything is possible...in that state 2006 comes face to face with the 1800's as far as power and influence

Comment #1

Just6ntlc — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:35:25 GMT

I hope Mr. Kelley can recover from the DWI accident.

N.M. Lottery official resigns after leaving DWI accident scene

Lottery Post — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:38:13 GMT

The vice chairman of the New Mexico Lottery Authority board of directors has turned in a letter of resignation to Gov. Bill Richardson, days after he was arrested in a bizarre drunk-driving crash.

New Mexico Lottery Authority Vice Chairman Cody Kelley is accused of rolling his pickup truck while drunk and then walking away with his injured passenger to a nearby bar.

The incident occurred during the Fourth of July weekend when witnesses said a pickup truck southbound on Pan American NE spun... [ More ]