Voter Turnout Drops to 59 Percent in Taos County
Final unofficial counts from Taos County Clerk show 11,208 ballots cast of 19,084 registered voters in the general election, about 59 percent turnout. Poll workers viewed turnout as heavy, though comparisons to presidential years suggest lower participation.
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Florida recount looms after tug of war for presidency
In a razor thin contest Gore and Bush battled for the presidency with Florida as the pivotal state. Early projections swung from Gore to Bush and back as recounts loom and ballots are scrutinized. Bush led by a small margin nationwide while New Mexico also showed a tight result. Gore carried Taos County by a wide margin.
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Romero captures County Commission seat in landslide win
Democrat Gabriel J. Romero won the District Three seat with about 92 percent of the vote, defeating write-in independent Eli Herrera. Romero carried all 20 precincts, tallying 2,424 to 225, and said he was stunned by the result as he prepares to be sworn in January 2001 with goals to address land use, water preservation, and growth.
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County manager fights for Taos jail plan
Taos County manager Robert Bale Morrison declares Taos County needs a new jail or justice center, planning to battle Sen. Carlos Cisneros and the Ways and Means Committee over funding. The jail project is estimated at 3.3 billion, potentially reshaping county priorities between new facilities and schools.
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