Elections

Bhasker will enter fourth decade in city government

For past 33 years, Socorro residents have known no other Mayor than Ravi Bhasker. On Tuesday, Socorroans once again elected the town’s doctor to the helm at city hall. Thirty-four percent of the county’s registered voters turned out for the municipal election. Bhasker...

Mayoral debate shows ‘true colors’

A mayoral debate was hosted by Loma Theater on Monday night with Mayor Ravi Bhasker, Mary Ann Chavez-Lopez, Jim Burleson and Juan JC Trujillo. Ignacio P Chavez was not present. There was an estimated of fifty in attendance with many more watching live on Facebook...

Election debate this week

Three local candidate debates will be hosted by Loma Theater next week and will be free to the public. The mayoral debate will be held on Monday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. and then on Wednesday Nov. 1 the school board and city council debate are scheduled for 6 p.m. and 7...

Constitutional amendments on the ballot

Constitutional amendments on the ballot

Constitutional Amendment 1: More Land Grant Permanent Fund money to education Voters in the November election will have the option to approve Constitutional Amendment 1, which would invest money from a state trust in our youngest children and school systems. The Land...

County, legislative offices up for voter choice

County, legislative offices up for voter choice

The General Election is Nov. 8. Early voting began Oct. 11 and continues through Nov. 5. Absentee ballots can be requested until Nov. 3 and must be returned to the county clerk by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Mail absentee ballots back by Nov. 3 or hand-deliver it to a...

Primaries in Socorro: State Representatives

Primaries in Socorro: State Representatives

Democratic Primary State Representative, District 38 Ravi Bhasker Age: 75 Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Family physician Highest level of education: Medical degree Previously held public office: Socorro Mayor, current Have you ever been arrested,...

Primaries in Socorro: County Commissioners

Primaries in Socorro: County Commissioners

Democratic Primary Socorro County Commissioner, District 3 John J. Aguilar Age:  47 Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Manager @ A1 Quality Redi -Mix Inc. Highest level of education: Socorro High School What qualifications do you feel you possess that...

Primaries in Socorro: Socorro County Assessor

Primaries in Socorro: Socorro County Assessor

Republican Primary Julie Griego Age: 64 Current occupation (If retired, from what field): Socorro County Assessor Highest level of education: 12 Previously held public office: None Have you ever been arrested, charged with or convicted of drunken driving, any...

Unofficial election results

Unofficial election results

A regular local election was held Tuesday, Nov. 2. The following results are an unofficial tally of votes cast within Socorro County. There are 12 of 12 total voting locations that have been tallied. Results will not be official until they are canvassed and certified,...

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