Submitted by Cindy Nava, NM Senate District 9 candidate On Monday, February 22, 2021- I became a U.S. Citizen. Twenty five years after arriving in the U.S. as a child. My road to citizenship wasn’t like most. In 2015, I became a beneficiary of the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program, which was created […]
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Posted inelections, sandoval-county
Data-Driven Democracy
During the Oct. 9 Sandoval County Commission meeting, election scholar Lonna Atkeson, a professor at Florida State University and professor emeritus at the University of New Mexico, presented her evaluation of the county’s election system, highlighting how elections are growing and how they are becoming more competitive. Atkeson, who has been writing about New Mexico […]
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New Mexico election officials promote guide to guard against voter intimidation
New Mexico’s election officials reminded voters Thursday that state and federal law protect their right to cast their ballots safely and free from intimidation. The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Justice on Thursday morning published their updated General Election Voter Information Resource Guide, a week after early voting began […]
Posted inCommentary, elections, sandoval-county
Opinion: Sandoval aims to unite Sandoval County
Submitted by Beau Sandoval, Sandoval County Commission candidate Growing up in Rio Rancho, having attended Rio Rancho Elementary, Middle and High School, my community has always meant a great deal to me, from a very personal perspective. Knowing what my community means to me and acknowledging the unprecedented crisis that my generation currently faces, there […]
Posted inCommentary, elections, Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Trujillo is the right choice for Senate District 9
Submitted by Monica Luna As a dedicated constituent of Senate District 9, I have thoroughly researched the various candidates vying for office. Among the diverse array of options, one individual distinctly stands out: Audrey Trujillo. A resident of Senate District 9 for 25 years, Audrey is not only a committed mother and wife but also […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Hall, elections
City Council asks voters to weigh-in on who can fire police, fire chiefs
Albuquerque voters will see two questions on their ballots this election that propose changes to the city’s charter. One charter amendment would allow the council to have the same amount of say as Mayor Tim Keller has in firing police and fire chiefs. The other amendment would create a process for filling vacancies on a […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Hall, elections
City Council asks voters to weigh-in on who can fire police, fire chiefs
Albuquerque voters will see two questions on their ballots this election that propose changes to the city’s charter. One charter amendment would allow the council to have the same amount of say as Mayor Tim Keller has in firing police and fire chiefs. The other amendment would create a process for filling vacancies on a […]
Posted inBernalillo, Corrales, elections, sandoval-county
Bernalillo Council Rundown
During a quick Bernalillo Town Council meeting Oct. 14, councilors welcomed Sandoval County Commissioner Kathrine Bruch, who presented the county bond measures on the general election ballot. Mayor Jack Torres also appointed Councilor Phillip Valverde as mayor pro tem, and the council unanimously approved the appointment, filling the vacancy left by the death of former […]
Posted inBernCo, County Government, elections
Voters to weigh in on $11M in park bonds
With election season underway, Bernalillo County voters are being asked to consider six bond questions that could lead to $40.5 million in capital projects. One of the questions seeks voter approval for $11.7 million in parks and recreation projects. Whether development continues at the Mesa del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex hinges on the parks […]
Posted inBernCo, County Government, elections
Voters to weigh in on $11M in park bonds
With election season underway, Bernalillo County voters are being asked to consider six bond questions that could lead to $40.5 million in capital projects. One of the questions seeks voter approval for $11.7 million in parks and recreation projects. Whether development continues at the Mesa del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex hinges on the parks […]