Endorsements Favor Trujillo in District 1 race
The county commission race in District 1 features Don Francisco Trujillo and Celestino Romero after incumbent Rebecca Parraz was unseated in the primary. Trujillo, a Democrat, advocates efficiency, professional staffing, and a businesslike run government, while Romero remains a solid candidate with strong community ties.
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Rebecca Parraz
Celestino Romero
Don Francisco Trujillo
Trujillo
DiCicco Viewed as Open Government Advocate for Taos County
County Commission District 2 candidate David DiCicco receives praise for open government efforts during four years as Taos County planning director. Supporters cite his work with neighborhood associations on a comprehensive plan and call for water resources study driven by his planning background to guide future growth and land-use decisions.
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David DiCicco
DiCicco
DiCicca
Taos County
County Commission
Vernon Seeks District 4 Seat With Independent Focus
County Commission candidate Susan Vernon campaigns as an independent in District 4, streaming fresh ideas and a drive to avoid partisan drag. She concedes early missteps, regrouped with a stubborn resolve, and now champions citizen input, listening, and collaboration to empower regular residents.
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Vernon
Susan Vernon
Emanuel Pacheco for Taos County District 5
Emanuel Manny Pacheco, a Democrat, seeks the newly created District 5 seat, urging voter support for equal voice for Penasco Vadito Rio Lucio Placitas Taos Picuris Pueblos. He emphasizes team building, public service values, and priorities on land and water use environment and economic growth.
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Penasco
Vadito
Rio Lucio
Placitas
Taos
Picuris
Veterans Administration
Pacheco
Taos County
Pelasco
Taos County Tax Assessor Margie Abeyta Seeks Re‑election
Taos County assessor Margie Abeyta a Democrat with over two decades in county government highlights her experience in handling property tax notices. She cites plans to finalize reassessment implement GIS rural addressing and staff professionalism as reasons voters should retain her in a turbulent era.
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Taos
Margie Viola Abeyta
Abeyta
Taos County Ballot Questions For And Against Proposed Bonds
Voters can study ballot questions for and against the proposed constitution bonds by accessing the New Mexico secretary of state site. The site lists all candidates for the general election and includes a toll free line 1 800 477 3632 for mail information.
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Taos County
Mexico
State
Rebecca Vigil -Giron
Secretary of State
Bobby Gonzales Seeks Term in New Mexico House
State Representative Bobby Gonzales District 42 earns another term amid controversy surrounding incumbent Roberto Gonzales. He works quietly in the House, earns cross party support for major bills, aided Eagle Nest Lake purchase, and helped UNM Taos campus branch status. He no longer serves Taos Municipal Schools.
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Roberto
Bobby” Gonzales
New Mexico
House of Representatives
Gonzales
Eagle Nest Lake
Unm-Taos
Taos
Judges Endorse Yes Retention For Nelson and Sanchez
The Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission recommends a yes vote to retain Eighth Judicial District Judges Peggy Nelson and Sam Sanchez. Nelson is rated highly by jurors and court staff for dignity and attentiveness. Sanchez is praised as prompt courteous attentive impartial and professional.
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Eighth Judicial District
Peggy Nelson
Sam Sanchez
JPEC
Nelson
Taos rally plans march to Rumsfeld home against war
Victoria Linden of Taos leads ACT in a October 26 antiwar rally at Bareiss Gallery, ending with a march to Donald Rumsfeld’s El Prado residence. Organizers urge large turnout to oppose US war policy, with speakers and a peaceful, nonviolent protest promoting global peace and civil liberties.
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Bareiss
Secretary of Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
el Prado
ACT
Action Coalition of
Bush
U.N. Security Council
United States
America
Pentagon
Saddam Hussein
U.S
Rumsfeld
General Instrument
Martin Luther King
Taps Plaza
Pueblo
Fred Peralta
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