Chaves County Faces Ballot Question Battle With Duran
Chaves County proposes five non binding ballot questions on the November ballot prompting Albuquerque and Santa Fe counties to seek inclusion. Secretary of State Rebecca Duran denies the request citing a Sept 19 state Supreme Court ruling and conflicts with federal law. Duran says a 56 day pre election deadline is required and the county missed Sept 9. County attorney Nibert criticizes the ruling as ill written and politics driven.