Forner New Mexico Fire Chief Eddy Fabela is accused of using the department's credit card for his personal use.
Fabela allegedly used the Eunice Fire Department card for buying gas, ostrich cowboy boots, a laptop and sunglasses, KRQU reported.
It is not known if he quit or was fired from his position, the station reported.
The improper use of funds reportedly started in 2017 and continued until early this year.
Eunice Mayor Billy Hobbs told reporters he was disappointed to learn that their former fire chief was making unauthorized transactions using the fire department credit card. “I was shocked. I’ve been just looking at things and everything, so it’s just, you know, was a pretty good shock for me, for me and not only me but for the rest of the community."
The mayor added that he hates what happed.
