Otero v. New Mexico State Police Board

OPINION

MONTOYA, Justice.

This suit was brought in the District Court 'of- Santa Fe County, appealing the decision of the State Police Board to remove Manuel Otero, Jr. as a New Mexico State Police Officer for incompetence due to physical disability. Following a trial to the court, judgment was entered holding that the order of the State Police Board removing Otero was null and void and should be set aside. The State Police Board has appealed that decision.

The record indicates that Officer Otero, hereinafter referred to as “Appellee,” became afflicted with diabetes mellitus while serving as .a…